A selection of M&V 'performing' articles

Ensemble. Severity and Comedy - Offenbach's 'Tales of Hoffmann', commended by Gregory Moomjy

Profile. A Nurturing Environment - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo Kate Lindsey

Command and Panache - Russian pianist Rustem Kudoyarov, heard by Mary Isaac

Ensemble. Dramatic Strength - The 'Glory of God' through three Verdi operas at the Sferisterio Festival 2010, reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

Ask Alice - How less practice can be more, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ensemble. Contemporary Resonance - Grange Park Opera's 'Capriccio', enjoyed by Robert Hugill

Ensemble. A Major Success - Ricky Ian Gordon's 'Orpheus & Euridice', experienced by Maria Nockin

CD Spotlight. Category Defying - Ensemble Polaris, recommended by Ron Bierman. 'Stockholm meets Nashville ...'

Truly Charming - John Sant'Ambrogio's 'The Day I Almost Destroyed the Boston Symphony, and Other Stories', read by Kelly Ferjutz

CD Spotlight. Utmost Clarity - William Appling plays Joplin and Bach, heard by Howard Smith. '... consistently four square, honest, unpretentious ...'

Ensemble. Truly Memorable - A concert of arias at Arizona Opera impresses Maria Nockin

Ask Alice - On the benefits of singing, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ensemble. Meticulously Explored - Bellini's 'La Somnambula' provides a long-awaited answer to an age-old question, as experienced by Gregory Moomjy

Ensemble. Strong Performances - Handel's 'Susanna' from Les Arts Florissants, assessed by Robert Hugill

Ask Alice - When to put up and shut up, by classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ask Alice - On loyalty to pupils, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh