Blogs - Michael McManus

Two contrasting productions of the musical Chess reveal its depth and pathos - but also its inherent flaws

The fifth blog celebrating the composer’s centenary describes two contrasting performances of the Concerto for Orchestra

The fourth blog celebrating the composer’s centenary takes us to Berlin for a performance of the Cello Concerto by Miklós Perényi under Sir Simon Rattle

The third blog celebrating Lutosławski's centenary follows the Philharmonia's series dedicated to the composer

The second blog celebrating Lutosławski's centenary takes us to Warsaw for performances of the Symphony No 3, Partita and Chain 2

The first in a series of blogs celebrating the Polish composer’s centenary in 2013

The Polish maestro conducts two special performances with the London Philharmonic this week - read a review of the first concert!

Thoughts following RVW's Symphony No 5 at the Proms

But does this 'Wagner...that swings' (Mark Elder) need reinventing?

Bournemouth Symphony marks 9/11 anniversary with powerful new work