A selection of M&V 'teacher' articles

DVD Spotlight. Admirable Intentions - Gillian Rogell teaches chamber music, observed by Howard Smith. 'It's all fairly basic stuff ...'

Ask Alice - On complaining about music exam results, with Classical Music Agony aunt Alice McVeigh

CD Spotlight. Great Performances - Dvorák's Cello and Piano Concertos, heard by Stephen Francis Vasta. '... it's a pleasure to hear Mstislav Rostropovich at this early stage of his career ...'

CD Spotlight. A Hint of Bitters - Music by William Ferris, heard by Howard Smith. 'Well worth investigating.'

Ask Alice - In search of Beethoven and stress-free jobs, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

An Interdisciplinary Field - Two contemporary music festivals in Rome, described by Giuseppe Pennisi

CD Spotlight. Beautifully Managed - Music for flute and guitar, heard by Howard Smith. '... reflective and purposeful ...'

CD Spotlight. Glowing Performances - Music by Koechlin and Jongen, recommended by Howard Smith. '... a truly outstanding recital ...'

Flowers of Light - Puccini's 'I crisantemi' as a pedagogical tool for piano performance majors, by Heidi Lowy

Profile. The State of the Art - Maria Nockin talks to soprano Christine Brewer

Serious Fun - Lynn Norris looks back at the life of composer, conductor and pianist Aubrey Bowman

Profile. Real Meaning - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham

Ensemble. A Top-notch Formation - Operas by Zemlinsky and Puccini, reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

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

Ensemble. Splendidly Imaginative - Julian Jacobson and Meng Yang Pan celebrate Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year, enjoyed by Mary Isaac

CD Spotlight. A Flowing Delivery - Bach Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, heard by Howard Smith. '... vital technical flair ...'

Mature and Considered - Stephen Savage plays Beethoven, heard by Julian Jacobson

Ensemble. Verve and Flair - Derby Concert Orchestra plays film music, heard by Mike Wheeler

Imaginative Heights - Gordon Rumson looks forward to the Calgary Art Song Competition

Ensemble. A Sparkling Concert - Sabbath music from the Zemel Choir, enjoyed by Malcolm Miller

Slaying 'The Dragon' - Carolyn Ellis writes about her battle with Gershwin and the metronome

Finding My Medium - Carolyn Ellis writes about her love affair with the piano

CD Spotlight. Forever Challenging - Symphonies by Leif Kayser, heard by Patric Standford. '... his ingenious inventiveness continues to impress.'

Ask Alice - Classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh deals with the all-too-human feelings of annoyance, rejection and worry

CD Spotlight. Utterly Absorbing - A sampler from Cedille Records, enjoyed by Howard Smith. '... top quality standards.'

Thank You Mama - Bill Newman talks to pianist Igor Tchetuev

CD Spotlight. Diversely Experienced - Music for bassoon, harpsichord and double bass, impresses Howard Smith. '... an outright "tour de force".'

Ask Alice - On points, service and waiting, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

DVD Spotlight. Beyond Beauty - A film about Sergiu Celibidache, seen by Ioana Osoianu. 'There are no compromises.'

Music Lessons - Cleo Huang describes the unusual way in which music helped her to cope with her life

Nota Bene - K C Devereaux tells the story of the second best piano student in the class

Ask Alice - New Year letters from fellow cellos, fielded by Classical Music Agony Aunt Alice McVeigh

Profile - Magic and mystery. A half world away and a century later, the influence of Busoni is firmly planted in Australia: The music of Larry Sitsky, by Gordon Rumson