A new disc of flute music continues the quest to introduce new American works to British audiences
From Henry V to Elizabeth II, the links between kings, queens and composers
Have some big shoes to fill? We can all learn from Manchester United’s intelligent succession procedure – orchestras included
Commissioning new works can be a risky enterprise but the rewards are always great
Celebrating the very best of contemporary church music and commissioning new works for widespread performance
Should the experience of live music live longer than the music itself?
This year's Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music is inspired by the natural world - just in time for the much-anticipated arrival of spring
A trip to Lyon should be the perfect opportunity to prepare for this year's Vale of Glamorgan Festival...but fellow passengers are not in the mood for quiet
There is much more to this wonderful instrument than historical performance and powdered wigs
Explaining the inspirations behind a number of works programmed at the Welsh Festival this year
