
From whispered strings to bone-shaking organ, RLPO’s season opener turned sound into spectacle. This was a night of courage, surprise and orchestral force.

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 feels larger and more fulfilling than any that came before it — a complete musical arc steeped in folk colour. Domingo Hindoyan and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra bring warmth, precision, and unmistakable character.

A fun new release from Isata Kanneh-Mason out on Decca later this week

Taut, well-organised and slick. And that was just getting into the auditorium.

The future (financially) isn’t rosy, but the ideas and the execution of them in a post-lockdown world is exciting, and the RLPO are first out of the traps

Identifying the recent blocks to writing, the challenges of creating content that will cut through, and managing oneself in isolation.

The slow movement from Vaughan Williams 5 and the thoughts it provokes.

Cracking concert opener from Dani Howard. Liking the combined live stream and R3 broadcast on RLPO Facebook.