The Cliburn changes key
For more than six decades the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition has helped launch some of classical music’s most compelling artists. Now the organisation is … Read more
Six in Sixty: Beatrice Nicholas
Early bird or night owl? One hundred per cent night owl. One routine you swear by? I’m actually very bad at routine but I try … Read more
Pulling the strings
As Hijinx marks the tenth anniversary UK tour of Meet Fred, Director Ben Pettitt-Wade reflects on access, authorship and why a small puppet’s battle with … Read more
sideNotes: Mariah Carey in the blue
The song Italy lent to the world. It is 7 February 2026, and the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is under way … Read more
Introducing… Mélisse Brunet
You’ve built a remarkable career across Europe and the United States, leading orchestras with “uncommon emotional intensity”. When you step onto the podium, what are … Read more
Classical Music Signings Feb 2026
Soprano Jazmine Saunders has joined IMG Artists for general management. Currently a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, her recent roles … Read more
Classical music in transition
Classical music in transition and the continued importance of human interaction An interview with Fabienne Krause, Managing Director of Classical:NEXT, by Gilles Doré, Executive Director … Read more
Pass the Baton Feb 2026
Artis—Naples has extended Alexander Shelley’s tenure as Artistic and Music Director until the end of the decade, with an option for further renewal. Now in … Read more
2028 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP): Call for Proposals
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2028 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP). Created in 2014 by … Read more
Trust is the work
There are moments when the world feels so unsettled that even those of us who have spent our lives building community stop and ask ourselves … Read more