Making her recital debut in Australia next month, the UK pianist says she relishes the sense of freedom that playing solo can bring.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason shines in Finnis’ atmospheric concerto before an electrifying Tchaikovsky finale.

Move over Jacqueline. New British cello supremo Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s Elgar is one for the ages.

The star cellist may only be 26, but his story so far comes with plenty of wise words of advice.

This month features a new opera by Jake Heggie, dramas by Handel and Bantock, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and a treasurable new symphony by Mark Isaacs.

Siblings shine brilliant light into often dark places.

Bryn Terfel, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and María Dueñas, a Brahms festival, a celebration of Baroque music and more. MSO reveals its hand.

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Star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to Clive Paget about his new album, Shostakovich & Britten, and new book, The Power of Music, a candid memoir and call to action.

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

Celebrating 250 issues of Limelight, your go-to magazine for big ideas, bold music and the best live performance nationwide.

The founder of London’s Chineke! Orchestra explains her passion for a Black British musical icon, whose music, she believes, should be much better known.