Old World Cello Concerto CD launches in September

Old World Cello Concerto CD launches in September

The premiere recording of a cello concerto written by British-Argentine Neo-romantic composer Polo Piatti will be launched on CD on 17 September. Recorded with the National Symphony Orchestra and featuring cellist Justin Pearson with John Andrews conducting at the...
Review: Opera North – Earth & Sky

Review: Opera North – Earth & Sky

A field of butterflies on the Pennine Moors, ethereal poetry and fascinating music in your ears as you explore the wild landscape above Haworth in West Yorkshire.  What’s this got to do with Opera? This is Earth & Sky, Opera North’s extraordinary immersive...
New classical music festival launched in Wiltshire

New classical music festival launched in Wiltshire

A new ‘classical and cross-genre’ annual music festival has been launched in Wiltshire by conductor Hilary Davan Wetton and arts manager Julia Hudson. The duo will lead the White Horse Festival which runs from 2 to 5 October as artistic director and festival director...
Appreciation of classical music hits six year peak

Appreciation of classical music hits six year peak

The proportion of UK adults who enjoy exploring classical music at home has hit a six-year peak, according to new figures from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), pictured above performing at Cadogan Hall. Arts Professional magazine reports that national RPO...
New book charts life of distinguished musician

New book charts life of distinguished musician

In Time to Declare: My Life in Church Music published in August, the distinguished organist and choral conductor Martin Neary offers an extraordinary journey through his life in music – a journey rich in artistry and personal and historical significance. From his own...