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 Record Box. Wit and Energy - Music for piano and orchestra by Benjamin Britten, enjoyed by Robert Anderson

Anniversaries: Heinrich Schütz; Toru Takemitsu

Today's concerts: Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier; Copenhagen, DK; Verdi: Aida; Cape Town, ZA; University of Surrey rush hour concert; Guildford, UK; University of Surrey lunchtime recital; Guildford, UK

Recent Articles

Ensemble. Epic and Masterful - Beethoven performances at Tanglewood, reviewed by Lawrence Budmen

Ensemble. A Spellbound Audience - The Sixteen at Stour Music, reviewed by Pippa Hare and Rosie Evelegh

CD Spotlight. Distinctive Spontaneity - Halida Dinova plays Brahms, unreservedly recommended by Howard Smith. 'A truly distinguished performance and recording ...'

Ensemble. Inner Detail - Beethoven and Tchaikovsky from Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, enjoyed by Mike Wheeler

Ensemble. A Special Pleasure - The Greenwich Trio, heard by Malcolm Miller

Classical music news - David Afkham; Stravinsky in Tokyo; more ...

Ensemble. The Swinging Spotlight - David Wilkins experiences Tchaikovsky's 'Eugene Onegin' in Budapest

Ensemble. Inhibited by Cleverness - 'Cav and Pag' at English National Opera, reviewed by Robert Hugill

Record Box. Beautiful Moments - Mozart wind serenades, reviewed by Malcolm Tattersall

Ensemble. Passionately Breathtaking - The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, reviewed by Lawrence Budmen

Ensemble. Gloriously Colourful - The British Society of Music Therapy looks back, with Margaret Campbell

Classical music news - Petr Eben; more ...

Record Box. Striking Originality - Symphonies by Harri Vuori, heard by Patric Standford

Record Box. Vitality and Wit - Piano music and songs by Robin Milford, appreciated by Patric Standford

Ask Alice - Difficult decisions for young musicians, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

CD Spotlight. Stylistic Eloquence - Italian arias and madrigals, recommended by Maria Nockin. '... performed with accuracy and grace.'

Record Box. Fundamentals of Censorship - Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony, reviewed by Robert Anderson

Ensemble. Velvety Tones - Farewell American performances by the Beaux Arts Trio and an Amernet String Quartet recital, reviewed by Lawrence Budmen

Scrupulously Done - Andrew Barnett's 'Sibelius', read by Robert Anderson

Record Box. Sympathetic Readings - Orchestral music by Barbara Harbach, reviewed by Patric Standford

Record Box. An Animated Performance - Music for orchestra by Steven R Gerber, heard by Patric Standford

Classical music news - Town Hall Connections; more ...

Record Box. Joyous Tintinnabulation - The Play of Daniel intrigues and delights Robert Anderson

CD Spotlight. Eminently Agreeable - Piano music by Ahmet Adnan Saygun, recommended by Howard Smith. '... unfailing rhythmic clarity and beautifully controlled dynamics ...'

Classical music news - Vernon Handley (1930-2008); more ...

Record Box. Many Moods - Orchestral music by Glazunov, recommended by Robert Anderson

Ensemble. A Bright Future - Malcolm Miller was at the final night of the 2008 BBC Proms in London

Evocative Canvases - A recital by Miriam Brickman, reviewed by Malcolm Miller

Ensemble. Vocal Radiance - Maria Nockin reports on the beginning of a new season at Los Angeles Opera

Ensemble. Snappily Executed - Jonathan Dove's opera 'Flight' impresses Robert Hugill

Record Box. Joyful Interplay - Corelli from the Purcell Quartet, heard by Alice McVeigh

A Labour of Love - John Suchet's 'The Treasures of Beethoven', read by Howard Smith

Record Box. A Lovely Recital - Valentina Igoshina plays Chopin, recommended by Robert Anderson

CD Spotlight. Other Trumpets - Fascinating electro-acoustic collaborations, reviewed by Malcolm Tattersall. '... individual works are challenging listening but stunningly achieved.'

Ensemble. Glorious Melody - British Youth Opera's 'La Rondine', reviewed by Robert Hugill

CD Spotlight. Striking Beauty - Rachmaninov's Vespers, enjoyed by Howard Smith. '... marvellous tonal exactitude, pellucid control, superb diction ...'