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…
Live Chats at Lunch | Interview with musical comedian Rainer Hersch
In this interview, Darius Riahy speaks to the British musical comedian and conductor Rainer Hersch about his upcoming appearance at the Ludlow Piano Festival…
Live Chats at Lunch | Interview with pianist Riopy
The French pianist Riopy has commissioned a new piece of music to help soothe anxiety for Mental Health Awareness Week. In this interview he…
5 pieces of classical inspired by comedy | FEATURE
1. Malcolm Arnold‘s A Grand, Grand Overture This piece, scored for orchestra, vacuum cleaner, four rifles and electric floor polisher, is a 20th century…
5 pieces of classical music inspired by sport | FEATURE
1.Shirley J. Thompson’s Football Concerto Written by Shirley J. Thompson to celebrate the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, this concerto – the first ever for…
McDonald’s to tackle anti-social behaviour with classical music | NEWS
A McDonald’s outlet in Christchurch, Dorset, is set to play classical music from its speakers in the hope of scaring away aggressive customers. The…