A new model for arts funding in England
It’s a pivotal moment for arts funding in the UK, with a review of Arts Council England promised by...
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The Long View | Gardiner’s farcical comeback shames us all
Andrew Mellor argues that allowing the disgraced conductor to gazump his former ensembles is a...
Why Britten Sinfonia is prioritising the next generation
Learning and participation director Chris Bell explains why Britten Sinfonia’s commitment to talent...
Zubin Kanga on composing with AI: ‘a creative tool, rather than a means to replace human creativity’
Artificial intelligence is understandably a source of consternation among musicians but, argues...
Tales of Hoffmann
Jessica Duchen examines the classical music sector’s ups and downs across the last three decades –...
The Long View | Has Britain got the culture minister it needs?
In the cold corridors of Westminster, our fantasy culture minister might not be the best culture...
Operatic innovation
With funding for new work an ever-shrinking resource, conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya tailors her...
The Long View | The tragedy of Welsh National Opera’s decline
As the company crashes and burns in slow motion, Andrew Mellor argues that those outside Wales must...
What does the new Labour government mean for classical music?
Following a landslide victory in last week's general election, prime minister Keir Starmer has...
The Long View | What will Manchester feel like without Mark Elder?
For many of us, the Hallé Orchestra and Sir Mark Elder are one and the same – is anyone else...