The Bachtrack Stats 2013: Busiest North American orchestras

World-class artists and teachers, distinctive and delightful concert programmes, unique venues: this Finnish festival is the world capital of chamber music in July.

The city of Granada is a veritable musical stage, as its rich heritage, along with its streets, squares and gardens, provides the setting for a wide variety of music – ranging from the most authentic flamenco to jazz, Early music, dance and symphonic music.

Bachtrack Director Alison Karlin shares her top tips for keeping cool at concerts – especially outdoor summer festivals – during a heatwave.

The Bayreuth Festival will celebrate its anniversary season in 2026. It has been a pilgrimage site for Wagnerians for 150 years, with Bachtrack attending regularly since 2014. We asked our reviewers to share their fondest memories with us.

Paris is home to a host of amateur orchestras. In a series of three articles, we take a closer look at these ensembles, from rehearsals to concerts. This third instalment features Ondes Plurielles and the COGE.

Paris is home to a host of amateur orchestras. In a series of three articles, we’ll be taking a closer look at these ensembles, from rehearsals to concerts. This second instalment features Elektra.