Sophie ellis-bextor symphony hall, birmingham 2 june ★★★★☆

Simon Neil leads a back on top Biffy ...

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Lidy Blijdorp; Tobias Borsboom Channel Classics CCS47726 65:29 mins Using the recording genre creatively is an art in itself. What can it offer that perhaps a live concert cannot? I think it allows mo

Malin Broman (violin); Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra/Daniel Harding OUR Recordings 9.70867 22 mins This recording comes from the premiere of Helen Grime’s Concerto in 2016, but it has taken a long

Last year, our brilliant critics immersed themselves in an extraordinary range of recordings that included striking debut releases and long-awaited offerings from legendary musicians. Alongside exquis

Marcus Mumford hasn’t had running water at his West Country home for a couple of days when we meet. He’s considering checking into a budget hotel just to get a proper wash. “We’ve had storms. There’s