A selection of M&V 'problem' articles

Ensemble. Colourful and Large Scale - Francesca Zamballo's production of 'Carmen', reviewed by Robert Hugill

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

CD Spotlight. A Symbol of Gratitude? - Mozart Symphonies 39 and 40, heard by Robert Anderson. '... vitality and alertness ...'

Ask Alice - Problems with a violinist who's 'too good', with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ask Alice - On talent and texts, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ask Alice - Classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh deals with a trumpeter with an emotional problem

Ensemble. Robust Voices - Susan Hampton visits Boston for Puccini's 'La bohème'

Ask Alice - On full-size cellos and musicians' reputations, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh