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Norman Lebrecht on Music HE WORKED SO ...

When we think of all things Italian, in general terms, what do we think of? And how does that translate into music? As a musician, one might think of the heightened emotions of the Romantic era – spec

Lola Salem on an organisation showing the tone-deaf, identity politics-obsessed Arts Council that a modest grant wisely placed goes a long way

The mayor of Fort Worth officially renamed it Piano City for the three-week duration of the Van Cliburn competition in June. A slick piece of marketing, you might think. When I arrived for the week-lo

Robert Thicknesse on Opera TO ANY SENSIBLE ...

WINDINGS NO STRAIGHT ROAD TAKES YOU THERE ...