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LSO Futures: Three World Premieres with Seong-Jin Cho

The London Symphony Orchestra's compelling LSO Futures concert featured three world premieres, including Donghoon Shin's Piano Concerto performed by the dazzling Seong-Jin Cho. Read our full review.

Avril Coleridge-Taylor: A Composer's Rediscovery

Discover the remarkable story of Avril Coleridge-Taylor, whose 1936 piano concerto receives its premiere recording, revealing her complex relationship with her father's activist legacy and her own musical identity.

Ólafsson's Opus 109: A Transcendent Beethoven Album

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's new concept album 'Opus 109' recontextualises Beethoven's masterpiece alongside Bach and Schubert, offering one of the most beautiful recordings of the sonata.

Martin Fröst's brilliant Bach album review

Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.

John Rutter's 80th Birthday Celebration Wows London

St Paul's Cathedral hosted an unforgettable musical extravaganza honouring Sir John Rutter's 80th birthday, featuring star performers and breathtaking choral works that captivated London audiences.

Stundyte triumphs in Janáček's Makropulos Case at ROH

The Royal Opera House's stunning new production of Leoš Janáček's 'The Makropulos Case' features a career-defining performance by Ausrine Stundyte, breathing new life into this century-old meditation on immortality and human desire.

Aimard's spellbinding piano recital at Wigmore Hall

French virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard delivers an unforgettable performance at London's Wigmore Hall, showcasing breathtaking technical command and profound musical insight in works by Beethoven, Carter, and Messiaen.

Forgotten Operas Shine in Barbican Double Bill

A captivating double bill of forgotten operatic treasures - Ethel Smyths' 'Der Wald' and Ottorino Respighi's 'Lucrezia' - receives triumphant revival in London's Barbican Centre, showcasing extraordinary vocal performances and musical brilliance.

Björk & LSO reimagine Rosalía's LUX

Spanish superstar Rosalía's latest album 'LUX' receives stunning orchestral reinterpretation by Björk and the London Symphony Orchestra in groundbreaking London performance.

John Adams Festival Triumphs in Manchester

The Hallé Orchestra delivers a breathtaking performance of John Adams' works at Bridgewater Hall, showcasing the composer's vibrant musical legacy in a spectacular festival finale.

Jonathan Lloyd: British Composer Dies at 73

The music world mourns the loss of Jonathan Lloyd, the innovative British composer and educator whose vibrant works captivated audiences for decades. Remembering his remarkable legacy.

Kanneh-Mason's Walton: Cello Concerto Reborn

Discover how Sheku Kanneh-Mason's stunning new recording of Walton's Cello Concerto brings fresh vitality to this British masterpiece, capturing both its lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.

Davóne Tines revives radical composer Julius Eastman

American vocalist Davóne Tines delivers a powerful homage to forgotten composer Julius Eastman at London's Barbican Hall, reclaiming the legacy of a musical maverick whose work defied categorization.

Juana Molina: Why I hate being solemn

Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.

Apartment House stuns at Wigmore Hall with contemporary works

London's prestigious Wigmore Hall witnessed a breathtaking evening of contemporary classical music as the acclaimed Apartment House ensemble delivered mesmerising performances of works by Caitlin Smith, Michael Paccione, and others.

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