Bach to school

As belt-tightening continues, some elite arts organisations are finding the necessary resources – and collaborative spirit – in educational settings. Thomas Lydon asks: what on earth took us so long?

Is cross-continental exchange eroding or enriching musical individuality?

As the UK’s Sitkovetsky Trio prepares to join forces with New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at Surrey Hills International Music Festival in May, Trio co-founder Alexander Sitkovetsky considers whether a new age of travel and teaching contributes to the dilution or enrichment of musical individuality

Gerard Hoffnung: The man who made music fun

Musician and humourist Gerard Hoffnung was the musical maverick behind many radio broadcasts, two eccentric festivals and hundreds of cartoons inspired by music and musicians. In Hoffnung’s centenary year Nick Smurthwaite explores his short but extraordinary life

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin Kazuki Yamada as chief conductor

The Japanese conductor will take up the position of chief conductor and artistic director from the 2026-27 season

Philharmonia Orchestra announces 80th birthday season

The Philharmonia Orchestra marks its 80th birthday by reaching 80 schools, offering 80 free tickets for first-timers and presenting 80 live and virtual reality pop-ups all over the UK

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