Rite of Spring | REVIEW | Stravinsky’s formidable work meets the Bharatanatyam school of dance
Sadlers Wells Theatre, London By Will Snell Seeta Patel, award-winning dancer and choreographer, had a clear vision: to reimagine one of Western ballet’s most…
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…
New TV series to profile UK’s best train station pianist | NEWS
A new TV series is to profile the best amateur pianists playing at UK train stations. Dubbed as the ‘Bake Off for pianos’, The Piano…
Rare Ancient Egyptian relief of female musicians at risk of leaving the UK | NEWS
A limestone relief offering a glimpse into daily Egyptian life more than 3,300 years ago is at risk of leaving the UK if a domestic buyer…