REVIEW
🆕SIBELIUS ACADEMY AND ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC AT THE BBC PROMS
Two international conservatoires join forces in a celebration of fairytale nymphs, nature, and the astrological mysteries of Holst’s The Planets, delivering a night of vivid performances from Sibelius’s The Wood Nymph to Lara Poe’s Songs from the Countryside.
ULSTER ORCHESTRA
Sound, memory and the spaces between, observed from the periphery
Special access to the Ulster Orchestra’s BBC Proms rehearsal at the Royal Albert Hall
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
ELIZABETH LLEWELLYN, SIMON LEPPER & BAMBERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT EDINBURGH
Explore the highlights of the Edinburgh International Festival, featuring Elizabeth Llewellyn’s stunning recital and the Bamberg Symphony’s unforgettable performance of Dvorak’s 9th Symphony.
North Yorkshire’s Ryedale Festival builds on its reputation with a tantalising mix of concert programmes in glorious locations in and around the county, including performances from Van Baerle Trio, Marian Consort and Katona Twins, plus new works by Julian Anderson and Sarah Frances Jenkins
THOROUGHLY GOOD EXPEDITION
four enchanting days at Itinéraire Baroque
Nestled in the remote, bucolic beauty of the Dordogne, the Itinéraire Baroque Festival is an enchanting step back in time. Now in its 23rd year with artistic director Ton Koopman at the helm, the festival remains true to original vision, performing a wide range of baroque music in architectural gems across the Perigord region of the Dordogne.
A candid take on the First Night’s tepid performances, polished if shallow presentation, and the BBC’s determined strategy to build a new classical music audience and put Radio 3 at the heart of it.
Quick fire answers to some of commonly asked questions about the Thoroughly Good Blog and its author
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At just 23, composer Sam Rudd-Jones blends rich harmonies with contemporary flair in Three Sonatas. Featuring an illustrious ensemble, the album showcases his fresh, original voice in modern classical music.
London live music venue King’s Place announces a new series of concerts exploring the rich interplay between nature and musicians. Starts 19th January.
Immersive technology brings The King’s Singers ‘Close Harmony’ album to life, transporting an invited audience across the world.