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Vaughan Williams’s 1944 Concerto for oboe and strings is one of few such works to maintain a foothold in the repertoire. David Threasher listens to a selection of the available recordings
The days of the old radiograms and music centres may be past, but there’s no shortage of ideas for compact, high-performance hi-fi – it can save space and is easy to use, too
‘Toscanini was a classicist at heart, with a classicist’s love of light, logic, orderliness and physical beauty’
In our guide to further listening, Mark Seow starts with Biber’s Rosary (Mystery) Sonatas – and the ensuing musical journey takes some weird and wonderful turns
The expanding choral department of Merton College, Oxford, has been no stranger to Gramophone’s review pages. Now it presents its biggest recording yet...
Ahead of a 12-day BBC Radio 3 celebration of the music of William Byrd, leading composers of today reflect on what his work means to them
From affordable to extravagant: unveiling a diverse range of headphone options for every audiophile
Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis breaks barriers and records acclaimed Mozart concertos in Havana, inspiring Cuban musicians and promoting cultural exchange
The former member of electronic music duo Daft Punk on writing his ballet Mythologies
A defiant vote of confidence in classical music: The English Concert plans to create a digital library of Handel's 42 operas, 29 oratorios, and more, making them freely accessible to all
Understanding history can add much to the impact of composers and their works
Director Stephen Williams on how he recreated the personality and music of this extraordinary figure – and made him relevant for our age
The world's largest audio show saw major launches, huge numbers – and plenty to delight, intrigue and fascinate, says Andrew Everard
Head to the spectacular Adirondacks this summer to experience wonderful concerts, open rehearsals, experimental collaborations and engaging talks – or simply to find solace and calm surrounded by beautiful mountains and music
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