Scoring for the silver screen: Patrick Savage on why film music should not be underestimated
Formerly first violin with the RPO and the Tippett Quartet and now a performer, concertmaster and...
Opinion
The Long View | Can we leave marketing to the professionals?
ChatGPT may be terrible at marketing concerts and operas, but many musicians, artists and...
Trigger warnings: An act of empathy, not censorship
As theatrical capabilities allow live performance to reflect extreme violence ever more effectively,...
The Long View | Streaming has trounced my musical imagination
For Andrew Mellor, the algorithm stokes conservatism, not discovery – and for now, his record...
Holden Madagame on testosterone, transitioning and the art of patience
American tenor Holden Madagame is set to make history this week when he takes the stage as the first...
The Long View | Will Geert Wilders Kill Dutch Culture? No Chance.
The Netherlands looks set to get a prime minister who has pledged to end all arts funding in his...
The Long View | More than ever, the ‘classical’ adjective isn’t working
The experiences our industry offers stretch way beyond the confines and associations of the term...
Samantha McShane: In an ever-changing cultural environment, how can we reimagine ourselves?
As Manchester Camerata embarks on a new direction, its creative director considers the orchestra's...
‘What makes something classical?’ Aditya Prakash on perceptions of traditional Indian classical music
Ahead of the release of his debut solo album, Prakash reflects on his understanding of the concept...
The Hermes Experiment: redefining the chamber ensemble
The Hermes Experiment’s Anne Denholm and Marianne Schofield set out the ethos of the group and,...
