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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

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Jed Distler pays tribute to the American pianist who was renowned for his assured, big pianism and his daring recordings of Brahms – but who tragically died aged 42

The Critics' Choice 2018: our favourite recordings of the year

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

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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!

Video: Charlie Chaplin the composer

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Monday, December 17, 2018

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Philippe Quint's new album 'Chaplin's Smile' celebrates the great comedian's musical talent

Steven Isserlis at 60

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Friday, December 14, 2018

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The acclaimed cellist in conversation with James Jolly

Gramophone Classical Music Christmas Quiz!

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

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50 classical music-themed questions, set by our Editor-in-Chief James Jolly

The Specialist's Guide to Orchestral Christmas Carols

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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Music for Christmas takes many forms, as we all know. Jeremy Nicholas recommends recordings of pieces in the medley-esque orchestral and/or choral genre based on selections of popular carols

Christmas carols: a thriving tradition

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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We live in a golden age of Christmas carol composition. Ivan Moody considers the challenges of writing new seasonal music and the ways in which they are met by today’s composers

The history of the traditional Christmas carol

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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Jeremy Nicholas reveals the intriguing history of the traditional Christmas carol and speaks to conductors, composers and clergy about why carols remain so popular