Gramophone Features

Reich reverberations
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Reich reverberations

This weekend the Barbican celebrates the music of Steve Reich. Philip Clark meets the musical revolutionary

Nine nines to mark the birthday of Beethoven's Choral Symphony
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Nine nines to mark the birthday of Beethoven's Choral Symphony

A work that can speak to every generation

Shakespeare and music
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Shakespeare and music

We mark the Bard's anniversary by exploring how his works have inspired composers

The emancipation of Nordic folk music
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The emancipation of Nordic folk music

Attitudes to the long-cherished folk tradition in Scandinavia are changing fast – with beautiful results, finds Andrew Mellor

Milton Babbitt assessed
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Milton Babbitt assessed

Why you should listen to - and care about - his music, by Philip Clark

The 2011 BBC Proms programme has been announced
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The 2011 BBC Proms programme has been announced

July 15 - September 10 - a feast of music

Knoxville: Summer of 1915
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Knoxville: Summer of 1915

Assessing the recordings of Barber's evocative vocal work

Beethoven's Eroica – an anniversary mini-survey
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Beethoven's Eroica – an anniversary mini-survey

One of the greatest of all symphonies stands up to many approaches