Do today's successful operatic compositions really explore human emotion?
Two contrasting productions of the musical Chess reveal its depth and pathos - but also its inherent flaws
Technology allows us to hear almost all the orchestras in the world, but this does not mean that comparing them is a valuable thing to do
A disc of Schubert, Bach and Liszt holds much personal significance
Under Robin Ticciati the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is exploring unfamiliar Romantic paths
Gramophone's editor introduces the 90th anniversary issue of the magazine
Attending the Academy as one of twelve students was an uplifting and thought-provoking experience
Performing transcriptions of the Suites was key to pursuing a career as a viola player
The fifth blog celebrating the composer’s centenary describes two contrasting performances of the Concerto for Orchestra
