Danny Riley was Bachtrack's content creator. Having also written for sites such as The Quietus and Bandcamp, he loves music of all genres and has a particular fondness for folk and experimental music. In the world of classical music, he is especially interested in the work of holy minimalists such as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.
A Russian-blooded Latvian national, trained in the UK and living in Spain, the accordionist Sidorova tells us about her sense of musical and national identity.
Ahead of a major presentation of her work in Stockholm, we sit down with the master craftswoman to talk about her passion for discovery and her advice to young artists.
The Paul Sacher Foundation is among the most comprehensive archives of contemporary composers on earth, and a forgotten work from there by Boulez will soon see the light of day.
