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At just 20 years old Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes inspiration from the great cellists of the distant past – and his models for Elgar’s Cello Concerto are no exception, finds Richard Bratby
Brahms's Piano Quintet, performed by Stephen Hough and the Castalian String Quartet
Graham Walker, Director of St John's Voice, St John's College, Cambridge, on the beauty of William Mathias's choral music
Michelle Assay celebrates the life and career of the controversial American pianist 30 years after his death – and makes a case for his relevance today
Beethoven’s legendary Academy events presented new music for an audience that was hungry for novelty. Here, conductor François-Xavier Roth explains how he has been inspired by the spirit of these concerts – and of the great composer himself – in programming his concert at London’s Southbank Centre...
Rob Cowan continues his series for Gramophone exploring some of the greatest pianists of the last century
Including new albums by Stephen Hough, Vasily Petrenko, Fretwork and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Bulgaria’s leading orchestra, the Sofia Philharmonic, is reaching new artistic heights under its music director, Nayden Todorov
Our critics each choose a favourite recording from the past 12 months. If you’re after the perfect gift guide for Christmas, look no further!
BSO Resound's conductor on his path to the podium
The Pavel Haas players share an easy rapport which translates into a profound musicianship, most recently evident in their approach to Shostakovich’s string quartets, finds Richard Bratby
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra play Sibelius's Valse triste to an empty hall in memory of Mariss Jansons
Rob Cowan offers a personal guide to some his favourite pianists on record
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