The East Neuk Festival in Scotland starts this week, and on its eve pictures have been released of eye-catching sand portraits drawn on Elie Beach. The message is strong, reminding us of the impact of the pandemic on a generation of young musicians. ‘It’s time to let them play’ appears at the bottom of a…
Exciting new partnerships for the cutting-edge ensemble.
A recent concert highlight made available as a YouTube premiere.
The Sitkovetsky Trio have a new album out this coming Friday including a recording of the Ravel Piano Trio. They’ve commissioned animator Pavel Hudec. The Journey of the Pantoum: shows some of the events surrounding the creation of the Ravel Piano Trio in A minor, and the influences that Ravel was inspired by, his Basque roots and the rush…
Isata Kanneh-Mason played with verve throughout the demanding Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1, creating a tender melodic line in the second movement.
Taut, well-organised and slick. And that was just getting into the auditorium.
Music-related Queens Birthday Honours 2021 for pianist Imogen Cooper, composer Huw Watkins and saxophonist Jess Gillam
New talent to keep an eye on.
Let’s all try our best to be our best.
Devastating. Cathartic.