Gramophone Features

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

The Gramophone guide to the best Britten recordings

Winds of Change at the Komische Oper Berlin
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Winds of Change at the Komische Oper Berlin

New director Barrie Kosky is determined to set his opera company apart from the German city’s already thriving opera scene, writes AJ Goldmann

In conversation with Nicola Benedetti
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In conversation with Nicola Benedetti

The violinist responds to Gramophone readers' questions following the release of her new disc, 'The Silver Violin' on Decca. Hear excerpts on the Gramophone Player!

Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice
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Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice

Richard Wigmore celebrates the first reform opera, 250 years old this month

When Hitchcock met Herrmann
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When Hitchcock met Herrmann

Adrian Edwards traces the turbulent working relationship of two Hollywood legends

Tori Amos embraces the orchestra for ‘Gold Dust’
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Tori Amos embraces the orchestra for ‘Gold Dust’

The singer-songwriter revisits songs from the past for a new album and tour, writes Sarah Kirkup