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...
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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,...
The Long View | Gardiner’s punch will hit freelance musicians hardest
John Eliot Gardiner’s violence will fell his career, but it could also ruin dozens of freelancers...
The Long View | Who’s to blame for the disaster facing the Humanities?
Universities without the humanities will wreak havoc in our industry, and produce generations of...
Building up music education: We are all responsible
Music Masters CEO Roz De Vile shares her insight on what can make or break music in state primary...
The Long View | ACE and the BBC have saved nothing… except face
Let’s not kid ourselves: little has changed regarding the absurd situation ENO and the BBC ensembles...
The Long View | Who will miss the BBC Singers?
The vast majority won’t miss the nation’s best professional chamber choir, because they were so...
The Long View | Pity the boss of Radio 3
Sam Jackson could be just what Radio 3 needs, but one of the nicest guys in music must ready himself...