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Classical Music
features

Edward Gardner on the intoxication of Elgar

The British conductor proves the perfect guide to The Dream of Gerontius.

December 4, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: The Dream of Gerontius (London Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, Hallé Choir, Edward Gardner)

A wonderful lineup of soloists crowns a fine account of Elgar’s masterpiece.

November 24, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
features

On the Record: September 2025

This month features music by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Holst and Britten alongside international labels featuring Australian composers Malcolm Williamson and Liza Lim.

August 25, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Edward Gardner conducts Britten (Nicky Spence, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)

Gardner decants old wine into new bottles as label turns 20.

July 31, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Thomas Adès: Orchestral Suites (London Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Adès)

Adès suites: alternately shocking, magic, and a hell of a lot of fun.

June 9, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: War Silence (Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti)

Where are all the Italian piano concertos? An album sets the record straight. 

February 9, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Tippett: Piano Concerto & Symphony No. 2 (Steven Osborne, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner)

Gardner captures Tippett in mid-stream.

December 2, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: September 2024

Folk-flecked piano trios, Elder’s Elgar, Jurowski’s Stravinsky, and orchestral songs from Magdalena Kožená and Stanford. This month’s releases are strikingly eclectic.

August 19, 2024
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Jurowski Conducts Stravinsky Vol. 3 (London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Vladimir Jurowski)

Taut, precise conducting illuminates Stravinsky’s late masterpieces.

July 31, 2024
Classical Music
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in April 2024

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

March 25, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
features

On Air & Online: Radio and streaming in January and February 2024

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

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

Review: Offenbach: La Princesse de Trébizonde (London Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Rara Chorus, Paul Daniel)

Waxworks and bottom-whacking among the delights in Offenbach’s forgotten gem.

November 3, 2023
Classical Music
news

Violist, teacher and author Jo St Leon has died

The talented musician played with the London Philharmonic for 13 years before moving to Hobart and becoming a highly regarded teacher.

July 18, 2023

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