A countertenor wins Eurovision, the surprising new music director of La Scala, the Bernstein family speak out, and more May 12 – May 18: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Higdon on “accessible music”, Kanneh-Mason on racism, the Opéra de Paris goes VR, and more May 5 – May 11: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more April 28 – May 4: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Igor Levit’s endurance, a harpist’s drive to commission, Lang Lang’s new initiative, and more April 21-27: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Why the Czech Philharmonic still stands apart James Jolly offers a heartfelt portrait of the Czech Philharmonic. Blending reflection and analysis, he explores what makes this orchestra — its sound, history, and home — one of his… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 5min read
Martha Argerich talked to the Times, John Nelson passed away, and more April 7 – 13: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Wigmore Hall and Welser-Möst talk politics, a California violin thief is sentenced, and more March 31-April 6: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
A life with Ravel Some music leaves a permanent mark from the very first listen. For James Jolly, it was Ravel’s Shéhérazade.Introduced to the piece at 17, he was captivated by its intoxicating sensuality… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 4min read
A Polar Prize for Hannigan, a US boycott for Schiff, a contract extension for Noseda and more March 24-30: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Sofia Gubaidulina’s legacy, JD Vance’s rough night at the Kennedy Center, a $23 million Strad and more March 17-23: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
