Pollution, climate change and the rebirth of nature were the inspiration for a new work by British composer Libby Croad commissioned for The Dionysus Ensemble. People are aware of the calming, restful and natural benefits of rivers and waterways to our physical and...
One of the UK’s foremost recording choirs, The London Choral Sinfonia marks its 10th anniversary – and a decade of album recordings – with On Christmas Night, a festive collection of classic carols in vivid new orchestrations to be launched on 21...
’20 for 20’ is the theme of the 20th Malcolm Arnold Festival this year when performances of all 20 of the composer’s Concertos for solo instruments take place in the composer’s hometown of Northampton over the course of the weekend 18-19 October 2025. Directed by Paul...
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...
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...
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...
