Arvo Pärt receives Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal 2024
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The internationally-renowned composer joins a distinguished list of previous recipients, including Edward Elgar and Benjamin Britten ..read more
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Louise Farrenc: six of her best works
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The reputation of the 19th century composer Louise Farrenc continues to grow, and deservedly so. Here are six of her best works ..read more
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The 'Eroica': a guide to the Beethoven symphony that changed the course of classical music forever
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We analyse the genius and revolutionary inspiration behind Beethoven's extraordinary, epoch-making Third Symphony, the 'Eroica ..read more
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Imogen Holst - why Gustav's self-effacing daughter deserves the spotlight in her own right
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Her devotion to others was admirable, but this modest composer should be celebrated for her own considerable talents, says Leah Broad ..read more
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Idolised by Prommers, disliked by players: why longtime Proms chief Malcolm Sargent cut a divisive figure
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Sir Malcolm Sargent breathed life into the BBC Proms. Yet for all his fame and fortune, says Andrew Green, the conductor’s personality and music-making heavily divided opinion ..read more
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'Sometimes it's too intense and intimate’: just how important is eye contact between musicians?
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4d ago
Eye contact can be an incredibly important form of musical communication – yet some conductors barely look at the orchestra. So just how valuable is it exactly in practice? Ariane Todes investigates ..read more
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How Bradley Cooper's brilliant Bernstein biopic made the composer's children cry
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Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jamie Bernstein discuss how Bradley Cooper embodied the late great conductor Leonard Bernstein in appearance, movement and, of course, conducting ..read more
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Maria Callas: one of music's most revered and enigmatic figures
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4d ago
Her voice may have divided audiences, but the Greek soprano Maria Callas never failed to compel with powerfully vivid performances. Michael Tanner explores the life and career of arguably the greatest opera singer ever ..read more
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Ludovico Einaudi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Max Richter: 18 definitive ambient classical albums you should hear
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2w ago
The best post-classical albums and modern masterpieces to inspire and move you ..read more
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Today at the BBC Proms: Simon Rattle, a UK premiere, and a great Romantic symphony
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The legendary conductor Sir Simon Rattle looks in at the BBC Proms today, for a UK premiere plus a much-loved Romantic symphony ..read more
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