Review: Vaughan Williams: Sinfonia Antartica, Symphony No 9 (Royal Liverpool PO/Manze)
A touch of musical fire and ice on a clear day in the Antarctic.
September 12, 2019
Review: Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony & The Lark Ascending (Royal Liverpool PO/Manze)
Ehnes’s lark takes wing, but Manze’s sea remains becalmed.
May 6, 2019
Review: A Walk With Ivor Gurney (Sarah Connolly, Tenebrae, Aurora Orchestra/Nigel Short)
A walk on the wild side – a minor English composer gets a major new release.
April 1, 2019
Review: Earth & Sky (Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea/William Vann)
An attractive selection of RVW rarities, both sacred and secular.
March 14, 2019
Review: Clarke • Bridge: Sonatas for Cello & Piano (Natalie Clein, Christian Ihle Hadland)
Cellist Natalie Clein's heartfelt advocacy makes for a fine disc of Clarke, Bridge and Vaughan Williams.
February 8, 2019
Review: Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony (BBC Symphony Orchestra/Brabbins)
Many moments of grandeur, but should you set sail in it?
January 23, 2019
The Australia Ensemble announces its 2019 season
It celebrates its 40th year with six inventive programs next year.
November 12, 2018
John Bridcut on immortalising his musical heroes
The British filmmaker's composer portraits for the BBC are Limelight's Recording of the Month in August.
August 22, 2018
Review: Vaughan Williams • Elgar • Delius (John Bridcut)
Scenes from a life x3: A trio of British composers are reborn in masterly, moving documentaries.
August 22, 2018
Review: Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos 5 & 6 (Royal Liverpool PO, Andrew Manze)
Heavenly Twins: Vaughan Williams’ Fifth and Sixth prove two sides of a classy coin.
July 2, 2018
Andrew Manze on his endless fascination with RVW
The conductor talks about his recording of Vaughan Williams' Fifth and Sixth Symphonies with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Limelight's Recording of the Month in July.
July 2, 2018
Review: A London Symphony (BBC Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins)
Brabbins croons a wonderful Foggy Day in London town.
March 20, 2018
Review: Vaughan Williams (Bergen Philharmonic, Sir Andrew Davis)
Sir Andrew Davis plays it cool in Antarctica.
January 15, 2018