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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

| Opera Now

The first of three blogs following JAM on the Marsh's composer residency in which four composers write operas based on the life of queer artist and activist, Derek Jarman

'It takes years to build an opera company from the ground up but only a short time to dismantle one': Q&A with composer Des Oliver

Friday, June 7, 2024

| Opera Now

Opera Now Editor, Hattie Butterworth speaks to Des Oliver about his opera 'Windrush, The Journey' which is currently touring with Pegasus Opera Company

Q&A with composer, Gabriela Ortiz

Monday, June 10, 2024

| Gramophone

We spoke to the composer about her latest album, 'Revolución Diamantina' and her collaborations with Gustavo Dudamel

National Opera Studio announces new Young Artists

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

| Opera Now

The opera training centre’s programme has a new 2024/25 cohort

Pianists at the Proms

Monday, June 10, 2024

| International Piano

The programme for this year’s BBC Proms has been announced and there are several high-profile piano performances to look out for

Guildhall Session Orchestra announces summer programme

Monday, June 17, 2024

| Gramophone

The ensemble, comprised of Guildhall alumni will present three performances with renowned artists and collaborators

Bruckner’s Symphony No 7: inside the score, with Manfred Honeck

Friday, July 12, 2024

| Gramophone

Conductor Manfred Honeck talks to David Patrick Stearns about unravelling the meaning behind Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony

Review - Michi X3 S2

Friday, July 12, 2024

| Gramophone

It may be more expensive than the original X3, but sensible revisions to both the digital and analogue sections have made this integrated amplifier a real high-end bargain

Box-set Round-up: August 2024

Friday, July 12, 2024

| Gramophone

Rob Cowan revisits collections devoted to Mozart, Dukas, the Couperins and more

Britten: Curlew River at Aldeburgh | Live Review

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

| Opera Now

Britten's reimagining of the Buddhist play 'Sumidagwa' strikes a chord

Messiaen: Song Cycles 1, Gweneth Ann Rand, Simon Lepper and Rachel Jones at the Aldeburgh Festival | Live Review

Friday, June 21, 2024

| Opera Now

A scintillating collaboration between soprano and artist brought Messiaen's music to life

Laudemus! Composition Competition winners announced

Monday, July 22, 2024

| Choir and Organ

A joint first prize has been awarded to John Sturt and David Harris

Winner of Royal Overseas League Music Competition announced

Thursday, June 20, 2024

| Opera Now

The gold medal-winner is the first singer to take home the prize in eleven years

The Cathedral Music Trust announces conference

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

| Choir and Organ

The conference will feature notable guest speakers and will focus on diversity and inclusivity

German organ builder Jürgen Ahrend has died aged 94

Friday, August 2, 2024

| Choir and Organ

1930-2024

Classical Season Preview 2024-25: Europe

Friday, September 6, 2024

| Gramophone

What are the most exciting concerts and operas to look forward to over the coming season across Europe? Jack Pepper is your guide

The delicate art of reconstructing a Renaissance Mass

Friday, September 6, 2024

| Gramophone

As well as attending sessions for a recording of Obrecht’s Missa Scaramella, Edward Breen learns from Fabrice Fitch about the fascinating process of reconstructing an incomplete Renaissance work

Cataloguing the world's greatest musical instruments