In the September issue of Gramophone Harriet Smith interviews violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis – in a car, of all places – about their new recording of the Brahms Double Concerto, while Kate Molleson meets the conductor John Wilson to talk about the unlikely connection between MGM musicals and Copland's symphonies, which he’s just recorded. 

Elsewhere in the issue, we present our Season Preview for 2016-17, which highlights the best concerts, operas and music events in the UK, Europe and North America. There’s also a fascinating Collection feature on Shostakovich’s immense Tenth Symphony by David Gutman. 

And of course, you'll find the September issue packed full of the latest reviews by our expert panel of critics. If you need to know which recording to buy next, let our reviews section be your guide.

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