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Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Playing Up: The Tuba with Stanley McDonald

As he prepares to play Vaughan Williams’ Tuba Concerto, the ASO's youngest musician discusses his love of the low-pitched brass instrument.

May 19, 2025
Classical Music
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2025 revealed

Sydney Symphony Orchestra to deliver more Mahler, more Wagner, more international stars – and a birthday present for its Concertmaster.

August 28, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: June 2024

A sublime new recording of Handel’s Theodora, recitals from Véronique Gens, Roderick Williams and Michael Spyres, and a Russian blockbuster from Sir Antonio Pappano.

May 20, 2024
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Vaughan Williams: A Birthday Garland (Roderick Williams, Susie Allan)

English baritone’s fantasy party for RVW is a delightful floral tribute.

April 29, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

The 2023 Limelight Recording of the Year

In a nail-bitingly close contest, an independent label carries off the top prize.

November 20, 2023
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan (The Choir of Westminster Abbey, James O’Donnell)

Powerful performances as O’Donnell’s Westminster recording odyssey comes to a close.

July 31, 2023
Chamber
Live Review

Review: Fish, Chips & Warm Beer (Ensemble Q)

A celebration of music both Great and British, Fish, Chips & Warm Beer was brilliantly played and passionately delivered.  

July 17, 2023
Classical Music
features

Roderick Williams on English song and the fine art of orchestration

Clive Paget caught up with the personable British baritone to unpack his enviable reputation as a singer and orchestrator.

March 13, 2023
Classical Music
features

On the Record: New classical albums in March 2023

This month, Roderick Williams gussies up English songs, Ravel and Arnold receive ardent advocacy, and a trio of suppressed Jessye Norman recordings sees the light of day.

February 20, 2023
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Reissues: Sir Adrian Boult: The Decca Legacy

The consummate English conductor whips up plenty of excitement.

February 3, 2023
Chamber
CD and Other Review

Review: Vaughan Williams, Holst: String Quartets (Tippett Quartet)

Unfamiliar Vaughan Williams reveals a treasure trove of ideas.

October 29, 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

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