An ambitious concert program that was delivered brilliantly.

Ahead of his upcoming ACO tour, the great British cellist discusses the challenges and the ideas behind one of the cornerstones of the repertoire: Shostakovich’s cinematic First Cello Concerto.

A WWI artefact offers a song of sanity in a world gone mad.

Daniil Trifonov and Barbara Hannigan are among this year's big winners.

The cellist, whose recording is Limelight's Orchestral Recording of the Year, explains why he returned to the concertos after 27 years.

Steven Isserlis brings his trademark elegance, purity and focus to punchy, period aware performances.

Delightfully warm and elegant Classical Cello Concertos.

Highlights include Steven Isserlis, Nicole Car’s ACO debut, an arrangement of the Goldbergs plus four world premieres. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

This a strange compilation with a convoluted concept, can’t help but be amazed at the sound of the ASMF.

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Isserlis seems incapable of playing a dud note, let alone giving a dud performance.

It’s always a coup when two internationally renowned soloists come together to play chamber music.