Yudina really was a “symbol of nonconformism” among Soviet musicians, dressed like a nun and in the habit of speaking out’ ...

To mark 150 years since the untimely death of Georges Bizet, Flora Willson reveals the composer’s legacy beyond the handful of popular works by which he remains best known ...

As Anne Akiko Meyers continues in her quest to forge heartfelt connections with contemporary composers – her new album is dedicated to works by Philip Glass – Thomas May meets the violinist and some o ...

WiiM Ultra/VibeLink Amp: an ultra-compact take on the ‘just add speakers’ system, this affordable and stylish set-up has all you need for a complete streaming solution ...

Today's Video of the Day is a performance of Phillip Glass' 'Echorus' by violinists Anne Akiko Meyers and Aubree Oliverson at the 2024 Laguna Music Festival.

Orchestra of the Year vote, and the months of public discussion leading up to it, has become a highlight of Gramophone ’s online and social media year. But aside from the chance to celebrate some of ...

One of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century, Beach Boy Brian Wilson, reveals the music that has inspired his unique sound world (Gramophone, January 2011) ...

'My Father's Son' accompanied by Dylan Perez is on 22 June at the Thaxted Festival in Essex. For more information, visit www.thaxtedfestival.co.uk ...

This week sees new recordings of Sibelius's Fifth Symphony, songs by Messiaen and Debussy, and Ravel's La valse ...

Indeed, when I looked over my earlier blog posts, I saw that I largely enjoyed these medalists’ solo rounds. Yet unlike in 2022 – when Yunchan Lim’s extraordinary Semi-final performance of Liszt’s ...

Premiere follows the broadcaster, musician and Gramophone contributor being named a King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35 member ...

The Venezuelan-Armenian conductor will take up the post in July 2026, following the retirement of James Conlon after 20 seasons ...