A selection of M&V 'skills' articles

Ensemble. True Ear Candy - Wagner's 'Lohengrin' at L A Opera, enjoyed by Maria Nockin

Strongly Stated and Idiosyncratic - 'Composing in Words: William Alwyn on his Art', read by Patric Standford

Profile. Important Skills - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo Dolora Zajick

CD Spotlight. Rhythmic Interplay - Music by Babbitt and Feldman, heard by Patric Standford. '... fresh and striking ...'

Ensemble. Profoundly Beautiful - William Christie's 'Dido and Aeneas' impresses Robert Hugill

Ensemble. Dramatic Essentials - 'Carmen' from Paris, enjoyed by Robert Hugill

Record box. Always active - Composer at work, by Basil Ramsey