In the May issue of Gramophone, on sale now, we bring you a fascinating cover feature on Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, the conductor whose exclusive signing to DG will allow the world to witness her unique relationship with the CBSO.

Elsewhere, Harriet Smith talks about Mendelssohn with Kristian Bezuidenhout, one of today’s most exciting keyboard artists, and Lindsay Kemp meets Harry Christophers to celebrate 40 years of pioneering choral music from The Sixteen.

In addition, in this issue’s Collection, Andrew Mellor surveys the available recordings of Nielsen’s Violin Concerto and chooses the one he couldn’t live without.

Plus, don’t miss our expert critics’ opinions of the newest classical releases: which will be named Editor’s Choice, and which overall recording will be crowned Recording of the Month?

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