The festival teams the world’s hottest bands with orchestras and innovative composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The baritone’s classic performances captured on video: Schubert, Schumann, Bach and more. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Belgium ensemble Trio Dali are very serious about having fun with music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The crazy dream of performing Havergal Brian’s gargantuan Gothic paid off. Now there’s a film about the journey. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Having endured the opinions of critics since the age of nine, this pianist has a few criticisms of his own. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Old rivalries flare up as the country’s two cultural heavyweights battle for the prestigious title. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Ten composers behaving badly, from the kinky Percy Grainger to the murderous jealousy of Carlo Gesualdo.

On the 100th anniversary of Kathleen Ferrier’s birth, we examine the legacy of the British “girl next door”.

The Stanford-based ensemble tours Australia with oboist Diana Doherty. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Decibel undertakes the first complete performance of John Cage's colossal Variations for the composer's centenary.

On Friday the 13th we remember composers who met unusual ends, whether by conducting, pimple or foul play.

In the Penal Colony is a minimalist chamber opera taking on big, brave themes.