Featured today
AI and the Modern Music to Come — Some thoughts from A P Virag
Twenty-five years ago today
McCabe in Conversation (part 7 - Glock's blacklist) — Composer John McCabe talks to the Chief Music Critic of the Birmingham Post, Christopher Morley (published 20 September 1999)
Twenty-one years ago today
CD Spotlight — Music for two pianos and orchestra, enjoyed by Ron Bierman. '... all the technique these sometimes difficult pieces require ...' (published 20 September 2003)
Anniversaries
David Sheinfeld (1906); Pablo de Sarasate (1908); Jane Manning (1938); Jean Sibelius (1957)
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Derived from a May 2009 photo by Keith Bramich of the centre of the bloom of a red gerbera
Recent Articles
Spotlight. Music in Context — Endre Anaru listens to Michael Kieran Harvey's 'The Sparrow and the Mead Hall'. 'Harvey has taken up the gauntlet thrown down by Zappa, added his own massive creativity and offers a challenge to listener ...'
Ensemble. From Sherwood to LA — Mike Wheeler is impressed with music by Carwithen, Kelly, Rachmaninov, Chaminade, Korngold and Sibelius from Clare Hammond, Anna-Maria Helsing and the BBC Concert Orchestra
Spotlight. The Composer as Social Researcher — John Dante Prevedini listens to music by the Daniel Pelton Collective. '... a successful investigation into the perennial question of classical music's broader accessibility ...'
Resounding Echoes by Robert McCarney — What's in a name?
Spotlight. Impeccable Phrasing and Control — Geoff Pearce enjoys music by Robert and Clara Schumann for oboe and piano. '... beautifully performed and recorded.'
Oswald — A classical music word search puzzle by Allan Rae
Ensemble. In Nottingham's Albert Hall — Mike Wheeler feels privileged to hear works by young composers at a BBC Proms concert in Nottingham
Spotlight. Excellent New Restorations — Gerald Fenech strongly recommends music by Vaughan Williams, played by Frederick Grinke. '... really beautiful music and memorable performances ...'
Classical music news. Maria João Pires — The Portuguese pianist has been awarded the 2024 Praemium Imperiale 2024
Spotlight. Spaciousness and Openness — Geoff Pearce heartily recommends chamber music with oboe on period instruments. 'All the performers are very fine, but I am really amazed at the beauty of Emma Black's playing.'
Resounding Echoes by Robert McCarney — The blood-dimmed tide
Classical music news. Malcolm Arnold Festival — The nineteenth annual festival devoted to the music of English composer Malcolm Arnold will take place in October 2024
Classical music news. Community MusicWorks — A music hub in Providence, Rhode Island, USA announces a new building and performance space
Classical music news. Finale's Last Year — A big shake-up in the world of music notation software
Spotlight. Deeply Moving Throughout — Gerald Fenech listens to Campra's 'Messe de Requiem'. '... an inspiring programme brimming with music of the utmost beauty and reverential nobility ...'
Classical music news. Obituary — Alexander Goehr (1932-2024)
Spotlight. An Enchanting Recital — Gerald Fenech listens to a new recording by Roberto Alagna, celebrating the singer's sixtieth birthday. '... immaculately sung.'
Resounding Echoes by Robert McCarney — It tolls for thee
Classical music news. September 2024 Newsletter — Our September 2024 PDF newsletter has just been published
Classical music news. Pachelbel Carols — News from British composer and arranger Paul Ayres
Spotlight. Lofty Ideas — Gerald Fenech listens to music by Francesco Cilea. 'Performances are alive, clear and cheery.'
Ensemble. Avian Humanoids in the Park — Keith Bramich takes a guided walk with a difference
Classical music news. Winchendon Music Festival — Andrew Arceci's Massachusetts-based concert series runs from 25-29 September 2024
Ensemble. A Sumptuous Programme — Roderic Dunnett reports from the 2024 Three Choirs Festival in Worcester
Resounding Echoes by Robert McCarney — Towards the flame
Spotlight. The Tyranny of Consensus — John Dante Prevedini discovers a missing chapter in the history of electronic music in England. '... increased subtlety and variety of techniques employed ...'
Spotlight. A Sweeping Experience — Gerald Fenech listens to Raphaël Pichon's striking new version of Mozart's Requiem. '... overflowing with a shimmering musical light that sows joy and hope for the transcendent.'
Spotlight. Hope and Rebirth — Keith Bramich enjoys a piano recital by Ross Salvosa. '... expert, secure and fluid interpretations ...'
'Obscure' Repertoire — Important advice for pianists
Classical music news. Burkard Schliessmann — SOMM Recordings announces the exclusive signing of German pianist Burkard Schliessmann
Spotlight. A Superb Compendium — Gerald Fenech listens to Emőke Baráth, Philipe Estèphe and Le Concert Spirituel conducted by Hervé Niquet. '... the best of French late romantic sacred music in vibrant and heartwarming performances.'
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