Sometimes the most pleasant surprises are to be found in the most unexpected places. The post Review: Corinthian Chamber Orchestra with trumpeter Alan Thomas and Michael Seal appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

Boom. Thoroughly Good Podcast contributor (and composer) awarded CBE. The post Composer Jonathan Dove and Thoroughly Good Podcast contributor awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

From the moment he walked on stage, there was an other-worldliness to Pioro that made this an unusual listening experience. One to watch. The post Review: Violinist Daniel Pioro plays Beethoven Sonata Op.96, Biber and Lark Ascending at Wigmore Hall appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

ROSL remains a jewel of a competition, generously supported, and featuring a slew of engaging performances. More influencers should keep a closer eye on it. Guildhall School graduate Kris Garfitt secured the coveted Gold Medal (and a £15K prize) at the Royal Overseas League Final last night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London with dazzling […] The post Trombonist Kris Garfitt wins Royal Overseas League Gold Medal Final 2019 appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

One press release about a music festival on the other side of the world triggers all manner of questions about a little known subject At (yet another) febrile moment in the UK’s politics when a remainer Prime Minister clings on to power in a desperate bid to get her questionable Brexit deal over the line […] The post Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s Music in Summer Air Festival: there are other worlds out there appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

Sound production, compositional process, quotas, and conducting. The post Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast Ep 40 – Cellist, composer and conductor Joy Lisney appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

A glorious escape on a sunny Saturday in May. Just what the doctor ordered. Sun, outdoor music, free entry, and no need for a ticket. The recipe for drawing in the crowds to hear live music? It certainly seemed that way at the Barbican’s brilliant Sound Unbound weekender on Saturday. And if some of the […] The post Sound Unbound 2019 at Barbican appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

Itamar's exploration of Ben-Haim's output is documented in an album recorded with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, supported by the Borlott-Buitoni Trust and discussed in this podcast. The post Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast Ep 39 – Violinist Itamar Zorman discusses the music of composer Paul Ben-Haim appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

This one’s a tough one demanding detail and taking in a few things I’ve been pondering over the past few days.  The first bit you need to know is what went on yesterday morning.  I was making my sandwiches for a day of filming. Mid way through mashing the hard-boiled eggs, I started thinking about […] The post How do musicians handle jealousy or are they just accustomed to vulnerability on stage? appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more

Adam Szabo from Manchester Collective discusses alternative classical music experiences in this hour long discussion about audience development (fuelled by wine). The post Thoroughly Good Podcast Episode 37: Adam Szabo from Manchester Collective appeared first on Thoroughly Good Blog ..read more