It’s all done with such faultless wit and secure technique it’s not surprising the classical world sat up and took notice, ...

Never make your mind up too soon about any large-scale work by a genius. Back in 2010, I had my doubts about James MacMillan’s first Passion, hearing in the impact of Colin Davis’s Barbican ...

Linton Stephens showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including the BBC Philharmonic playing Elgar’s Symphony No ... for a performance of Beethoven’s so-called ‘Kreutzer ...

Discover the story behind Bach’s ‘St Matthew Passion’ widely regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of classical sacred music. There had already been a long history of Passion music ...

His fiery, innovative Romantic flair which is apparent in his symphonies, is balanced perfectly with polyphonic technique, creating a truly uplifting setting of the Mass ordinary. Perhaps a little ...