She caused a sensation in 1966 when she joined the New York Phil and its 103 male musicians. Now the double bassist is the star of The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a documentary nominated for an Academy Award ...
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Vivaldi and Handel shadow-boxed with Caroline Shaw and Joanna Ward in this ambitious, punchy concert by the string ensemble Figure ...
Thea Musgrave's 1977 account of the persecuted queen has been reimagined in terms of 20th century sectarianism in Stewart Laing's production. It is sung and acted with blazing conviction by English National Opera ...
Anchored by drumbeats, the Soul soared skywards in James MacMillan's timeless choral allegory, exquisitely sung ...
Known for her interpretations of Bach, Mozart and Weber, she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her perfect intonation even on the highest notes.
Daring, lyrical and brilliantly achieved, Mark-Anthony Turnage's new opera is his best work yet. Plus, knockout Wagner on a shoestring ...
Some of the most memorable moments in the orchestra's program this week, led by Karina Canellakis, were extremely soft.
The Korean composer's fourth album calls to mind Björk, Philip Glass and more as traditional instruments and electronic touches evoke the rhythms of life ...
Samuel Mariño was bullied at school for his voice. But now the male soprano is storming the classical world - one sequin at a time ...
This is a very distinguished addition to the pantheon of Gerontius recordings, and Christine Rice is as good an Angel as any on disc since Janet Baker ...