Classical
Neeme Järvi was the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Principal Conductor from 1984 to 1988 when he was in…
Henri Dutilleux, born in 1916 in Angers, is one of France’s most important twentieth century composers. His…
All three compositions the Russian pianist Danil Trifonov chose for the performance are rarely performed,…
This was the second in a series of lunchtime recitals in the Georgian setting of St Andrew’s and St George’s…
The conductor at last night's performance at the Usher Hall with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra was Leon…
Robin Ticciati conducted last night’s concert at the Usher Hall which began with a performance of Beethoven’s…
Richard Strauss’ Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon and string orchestra (in three movements) was the…
If you believe Stéphane Denève’s opening words, and why shouldn’t we - the night’s programme was three works…
In the centre of Ottawa sits the large building that houses Canada's National Arts Centre. Built in 1969…
I was discussing with His Excellency the importance of music in a young person’s education; he told me that…
This was an interesting concert because of the contrast between the two works played.
On an early summer’s afternoon we were treated to not just one, but two mass settings with five lively but…
Situated in downtown Los Angeles, Colburn School has four divisions: the Conservatory of Music, the Music…
His Excellency Mr Anton Thalmann, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the United Kingdom, introduced the concert…
There’s one musical instrument that is permanently at the back of the stage of the Usher Hall - its organ. It…
The Opening Concert set a very high standard with a particularly impressive Haydn’s The Creation.
Richard Egarr, Music Director of the Academy of Ancient Music, was the guest conductor of this performance of…
Paul Dukas composed the nine minute piece The Sorcerer’s Apprentice in 1897 based upon Goethe’s ballad Der…
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra's concert at the Queen's Hall, part of their regular autumn series, began with…
Vibrato was forbidden and the orchestra repositioned because, for this concert, Sir Roger Norrington was very…