When tough decisions loom, blind outrage is not enough
We must pick our battles carefully in order to move forward as an industry, argues Andrew Mellor
Opinion
Here's to 2021
Andrew Mellor reflects on 2020 and the lessons the industry must take forward into the new year
Are classical music concerts as essential as religion?
The Bavarian State Government's lockdown policies have been challenged by a handful of musicians....
Music criticism must stop using the language of mental illness
Describing music as 'schizophrenic' and 'bipolar' is old-fashioned and damaging, writes Claire...
Sexism is preventing women from forging careers in opera
Soprano Becca Marriott sheds light on the twin problems of ageism and sexism in the opera world
Opera’s worst-kept secret?
In this article from September 2019, Josephine Miles reflects on the opera world's reaction to...
Changing song lyrics is not a free speech issue
The population seems divided once more between those who think changing lyrics is pandering to...
Music competitions need to up their game
With some changes, music competitions could be more useful to the industry, argues Charlotte Gardner
Venus Unwrapped: Kings Place's game-changing season
As Kings Place's Venus Unwrapped series wins an RPS Award, we remember the moment Helen Wallace,...
Does the solo piano recital need a rethink?
We need to question traditional recital formats to tempt audiences back into concert halls after the...
