Comment: how composers can use the scientific method

British-Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein puts the scientific method to work on his music Throughout human history the mystery of artistic creation has always been observed … Read more

Gramophone winners announced

The winners of this year’s Gramophone Classical Music Awards have been revealed. The Choral Award went to Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé Chorus for … Read more

Chisenhale Dance celebrates 30 years

London’s experimental Chisenhale Dance Space marks its 30th anniversary this Autumn with a line-up of performances and workshops. ‘The Big 30’ launches on 19 September … Read more

Comment: the lawyer who launched a concert series

Turning a labour of love into a global brand, lawyer Ian Rosenblatt’s recital series has supported the careers of many renowned performers In 1999 I … Read more

Manning play wins James Tait Black prize

Tim Price’s play about Bradley Manning has won the inaugural James Tait Black prize for drama. The work, tracking the life of the American soldier … Read more

New building for Guildhall School

September will mark the opening of an expansive new building for London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Milton Court comprises a state-of-the-art 608-seat concert … Read more

Opinion: The last generation of arts critics?

TheArtsDesk founder Jasper Rees on why we need professional arts journalism Everyone is a critic now. Anyone can post their reviews online where anyone else … Read more

Comment: volunteering at fringe theatre festival

Our own Nicola Mostyn on volunteering at Manchester’s 24:7 Theatre Festival It’s the 10th anniversary of the new writing theatre festival that was founded in … Read more

Editorial: MIF takes over Manchester

Maria Roberts on the starry – and pricey – Manchester International Festival Here in Manchester we’ve been enjoying a heatwave that just so happened to … Read more

New commissioning grants unveiled for disabled artists

A new strand of UK government funding aims to support deaf and disabled artists in creating new work. In partnership with the British Council, Creative … Read more

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