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Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2–3 & Piano Sonata No. 7 (Stewart Goodyear, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton)

Goodyear mines some brilliant Prokofiev gems from the depths of darkness.

December 27, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Thoroughly Modern Maestra

Kyiv-born Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska chats with Clive Paget about her path to the podium, her support of Ukraine, her growing love of Ukrainian music and why she has released a classical mixtape.

September 23, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: January and February 2024

Essential holiday listening includes gripping symphonies from a well-known pianist, Rattle’s Siegfried, Wilson’s Daphnis and Osborne’s latest Debussy.

December 22, 2023
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Smyth: Der Wald (Natalya Romaniw, Claire Barnett-Jones, Robert Murray, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, John Andrews)

Dame Ethel’s second opera proves she was more than a one or two hit wonder.

December 8, 2023
Chamber, Classical Music, Jazz, Orchestral
features

Listen to the Australian Art Music playlist: September 2023

This month, Cameron Lam’s Australian Art Music playlist collects rich pieces with perspectives to listen to, whether commenting on history, the world or current events.

September 13, 2023
Audiovisual, Classical Music
news

Maida Sale: BBC offloads historic studio complex

The sale of the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London to a consortium led by the German composer Hans Zimmer has been confirmed.

August 15, 2023
Audiovisual
news

Hans Zimmer buys a slice of broadcasting history

In one of the more notable real estate deals of the year, the German composer has purchased the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London.

June 27, 2023
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Elgar, Bloch: Works for Viola (Timothy Ridout, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins)

It’s Elgar, Jim, but not as we know it, and a colourful Bloch-buster.

January 24, 2023
Festivals
features

My Music with Ruth Mackenzie

The new Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival recalls singing in Britten’s children’s choir, playing the French horn, and becoming a fan of Boulez.

December 23, 2022
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Dai Fujikura, Ravel: Piano Concertos (Yu Kosuge, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth)

Thrilling recording of new Japanese works and a 20th-century classic.

October 30, 2022
Classical Music
features

On The Record: New classical albums in November 2022

This month features orchestral music by Dvořák, Weill and Vaughan Williams, plus a Hollywood epic and intriguing recitals from Igor Levit and Víkingur Ólafsson.

October 24, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos 6 & 8, Folksongs, England, My England (Roderick Williams, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus/Martyn Brabbins)

Brabbins’ meticulous and meritorious RVW cycle gathers strength.

October 15, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental
CD and Other Review

Review: Dora Pejačević: Piano Concerto & Symphony (Peter Donohoe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo)

Aristocratic by birth, noble by nature and cruelly cut off in her prime.

May 31, 2022

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