Jazz inspired by classical music: 5 of the best pieces
Plenty of classical composers drew on elements of jazz. But what about jazz inspired by classical music? Here are five of the best jazz takes on…
5 pieces of music inspired by food
Several composers had a very affectionate relationship with food: think of the Steak Rossini, created and named in honour of the Italian composer Gioachino Antonio…
Interview with music psychologist and philosopher Elze Sigute Mikalonyte
In this interview the music psychologist Elze Sigute Mikalonyte, Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, discusses her work in…
Live Chats at Lunch | Interview with the painter, sculptor, photographer, writer and lyricist Geoff Francis
In this video Saatchi-shortlisted painter, sculptor, photographer, writer and lyricist Geoff Francis discusses his multi-faceted career. Geoff Francis is a Saatchi-shortlisted artist, award-winning photographer, writer and…
Vivaldi Recomposed | REVIEW | Max Richter’s reimagining of the Four Seasons
St Martin-in-the-Fields By Jonty Watt As excited people stuffed themselves into uncomfortable pews and switched off their phones in anticipation, I found myself contemplating…
Rainer Hersch discusses his career in musical comedy | Live Chats at Lunch
In this interview, Darius Riahy speaks to the British musical comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch about his upcoming appearance at the Ludlow Piano Festival…