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As we mark the 50th anniversary of the conductor's death, we explore the links between his life and music - plus, hear interviews with people who knew him

Anna Pirozzi interview: ‘My parents used to say that I was born singing, not crying!’

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

| Opera Now

Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi talks about preparing star roles at Covent Garden and Greek National Opera

Ian Hobson: music of my life

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

| International Piano

British pianist and conductor Ian Hobson selects special recordings from across the years

The Choir of King's College London: capital assets

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Friday, December 2, 2022

| Choir and Organ

Though King's College London is not even 200 years old, its list of alumni reads like a Who's Who of the great and the good from all walks of life. Gaining a reputation of distinction in the present era is its choir, directed by Joseph Fort, who are building on a productive contract with Delphian Records

Choosing the right headphones for you: from budget options to high-end audio delights

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

| Gramophone

From affordable to extravagant: unveiling a diverse range of headphone options for every audiophile

Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (orch Ravel): a guide to the best recordings

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

| Gramophone

Ravel’s vivid orchestration of Mussorgsky’s gallery has long eclipsed the piano original in popularity. Mark Pullinger ranges across 10 decades in his search for the finest recording

From LeBron James to La Serenissima: what lies behind the limitless appeal of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons?

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

| Gramophone

Mark Seow traces the rise to ubiquity of Vivaldi’s famed work – and hears from some of today’s leading violinists about why it’s beloved by both artists and audiences

Thomas Trotter: celebrating 40 years as Birmingham City Organist

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

| Choir and Organ

The City Organist is uniquely placed to build a relationship with local audiences and introduce them to a vast range of music through original works and transcriptions. Thomas Trotter champions the role and argues that it’s worth maintaining

Introducing: 22 Nocturnes for Chopin by Women Composers

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Monday, October 2, 2023

| International Piano

Elena Cobb, the publisher of EVC Music, introduces a volume of new compositions by women composers written in Homage to Chopin, all of which are accessible to intermediate-level pianists