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Review – Bach Mendelssohn Festival in Oxford
Musicians and musicologists convene in Oxford for a high point in the Oxford Philharmonic’s Bach Mendelssohn Festival throwing new light on JS Bach’s revival and Mendelssohn’s role in bringing it about.
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Diary – Nov Week 4 2024: Mäkelä, Radio 3 Drama & The Leeds
The future of Radio 3 Drama, Mäkelä’s rapid rise, and the Leeds Competition’s transformation
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Review – Alessandro Crudele and Martin Helchmen with Philharmonia in Bari and Barletta
Philharmonia conductor Giulini was celebrated in his hometown in a concert attended by the late maestro’s son
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Diary – Nov 2024 Week 3
Thoroughly Good Words inspired by things that happened in the classical music world this week. Mild snark. Far from exhaustive.