If classical music fails to seize this opportunity they’ll only have themselves to blame.
International Women’s Day is triggering more than just a desire to celebrate, but to think, specifically about personal responsibility.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra responds to PM’s announcement about easing of restrictions
The LMP’s 2021 Piano Explored series is available online
It’s all going to shit. Like everyone said it would.
News this week that Jess Gillam is launching another lockdown virtual scratch orchestra brought a smile to my face. As role models go Gillam’s activity throughout 2020 in response to COVID has been impressive, acting as a beacon for young musicians and amateurs alike. That along with her obvious industry, determination and spirit, not only…
Meet my new pal: Beethoven’s violin concerto. I was originally a little unsure of it when I first came across it. It wasn’t Tchaikovsky. Or Mendelssohn. Or Brahms. It seemed heavier, laden with I don’t know what. Much deference seemed to be paid to it. And it was long. Very long. Something has changed in…
Over the past few weeks I’ve enjoyed watching a host of new concert series online. I wanted to use this blog post to document what I’ve enjoyed, why I’ve enjoyed it, and share some thoughts on what could do with being improved a bit. What follows isn’t exhaustive. There’s a problem when you start scribbling…
Finally. Amid a global pandemic, the audience gets the credit it deserves.