Category: Review
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Review – LPO, Faust and Gardner perform Berg, Strauss and Brahms
Isabelle Faust, Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra unite in a shimmering programme at Royal Festival Hall.
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Radio 3’s drama to be axed: writers call for reinstatement
Renowned writers and performers urge the BBC to reinstate Radio 3 drama, warning its removal risks devastating UK’s vibrant audio drama scene.
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When social media platforms betray the values your organisation espouse
The arts and the social media trap: why organisations might need to rethink their use of Facebook and X now that there’s little to pick between the two platforms.
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Seven albums from 2024 recommended by some of classical’s finest
Step off the beaten path with this electic mix of recommended album releases from 2024 including music from Frank Dupree, Rachel Podger, and Taylor Swift.
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Video – Thoroughly Good’s 2024 in just over 3 minutes
2024 in just over three minutes: fun fairs, shorelines, family, and friends; a year of reflection, peppered with joy and challenge in equal measure.
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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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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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Review – Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth at Poole Lighthouse
Mark Wigglesworth debuts as Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Walton 1 and Ravel’s Left Hand Concerto feat. Nicholas McCarthy
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Review – Trombone quartet Bone Afide premiere Gavin Higgins ‘Black Sun’
Bone Afide’s fearless energy and Gavin Higgins’ captivating Black Sun lit up Regent’s Hall in a thrilling showcase of virtuosity and charm.
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Review – Chromatica’s Armistice concert at Southwark Concert: same band, new name, and an entirely different feel
A poignant Armistice Day concert at Southwark Cathedral saw the newly renamed Chromatica Orchestra, led by Tess Jackson, balance reflection and hope with moving performances, thoughtful readings, and a refreshed sense of discipline and artistic direction.