Danny Riley is 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.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-14UTC14:09:51+00:002018-05-14Hugo Ticciati and Víkingur Ólafsson explore notions of time, but a lesson in mindful performance comes from the gravity-defying Sanddorn Balance act. Ticciati, Ólafsson and Shida Rigolo take their time at Kings Placeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-part-dowland-glass-ticciati-olafsson-shida-rigolo-kings-place-london-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.848Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/82917-miyoko-shida-rigolo-2.jpg510340Miyoko Shida RigoloMiyoko Shida Rigolo
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-23UTC08:16:05+00:002018-04-22Two new music specialists revel in the sheer textural variation of Kontakte. Teachings in texture: Hodges and Currie with meditative Stockhausen at the Southbank Centreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stockhausen-birtwistle-feldman-currie-hodges-southbank-centre-london-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.820Reviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81614-colin-currie----linda-nylind-resized.jpg510340Colin CurrieLinda Nylind
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.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-10UTC14:45:18+00:002018-04-13A 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. Remember the root: Ksenija Sidorova on Latvia and classical accordionen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-ksenija-sidorova-latvia-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1610Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/80804---liene-petersone-apstradats.jpg510340Ksenija SidorovaLiene Petersone
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.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-02UTC16:30:10+00:002018-04-12Ahead 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. Discovery and drama: Thea Musgrave at 90en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-thea-musgrave-stockholm-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1485Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/80494-thea-musgrave-c-thomas-lebroq-cropped.jpg510340Thea MusgraveThomas Le Brocq
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC16:20:34+00:002018-03-29From Finland to California, we run down some of the festivals that no self-respecting new music fan should miss out on. The way forward: contemporary music festivals for 2018en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-new-music-festivals-contemporary-month-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.877Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/79829-music-for-18-musicians-c-paal-audestad-nmh-bergen-international-festival.jpg510340Music for 18 Musicians at Bergen International FestivalPaal Audestad/NMH/Bergen International Festival
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.
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-28UTC10:25:40+00:002018-03-26The 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.The Mecca of contemporary music: Paul Sacher’s monument to modernityen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-paul-sacher-stiftung-foundation-boulez-raat-meyer-contemporary-month-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1660Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/79197-paul-sacher-stiftung-2-c-ute-schendel--basel.jpg510340The Paul Sacher Foundation libraryUte Schendel, Basel
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-15UTC11:47:31+00:002018-03-16Ahead of Iceland Symphony’s première of Jón Leifs’ Edda II, we speak to expert Árni Heimir Ingólfsson about bringing this gargantuan piece to life.Hammer of the gods: bringing an Icelandic epic to lifeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-arni-heimir-ingolfsson-leifs-edda-iceland-symphony-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1694Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/78571-jon-leifs.jpg510340Jón LeifsIceland Symphony Orchestra
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-13UTC16:01:01+00:002018-03-14Looking back on 30+ years of contemporary music-making and discussing new projects with Bang on a Can founders Julia Wolfe and Michael Gordon. Utopia in a crazy world: Bang on a Can intervieweden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-julia-wolfe-michael-gordon-bang-can-contemporary-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1578Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77475-julia-wolfe-photo1-copyright-2009-peter-serling-0.jpg510340Julia WolfePeter Serling
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-03UTC13:44:52+00:002018-03-09Ahead of Bergen Philharmonic and Bergen National Opera’s live-streamed performance of the work, we cover the need-to-knows.Introducing Der fliegende Holländer: 10 facts about Wagner’s early operaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-facts-fliegende-hollander-wagner-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1709Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/77990-flying-dutchman--the.jpg510340Albert Pinkham Ryder's The Flying DutchmanPublic domain | Wikimedia Commons
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-09UTC10:43:24+00:002018-03-07Ahead of a live streamed performance of his concerto with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, we talk with renowned sarod master Amjad Ali Khan.Freedom within discipline: an Indian classical master on his sarod concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-amjad-ali-khan-samaagam-concerto-norwegian-radio-orchestra-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1231Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77507-amjad-ali-khan-c-dilip-bhatia.jpg510340Dilip Bhatia
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-25UTC16:27:08+00:002018-03-02Esoterica from Armenia, video game operas, algorithmic audiovisuals and more: Holland Festival doesn’t let you settle into one genre. Where technology and spirituality meet opera: Holland Festival previeweden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/preview-holland-festival-benjamin-trojan-women-gurdjieff-june-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1102Previewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/76605-holland-festival-trojan-women-c-national-changgeuk-company-of-korea-national-theater-of-korea-4.jpg410470Trojan WomenNational Theatre of Korea
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-28UTC12:25:27+00:002018-03-01We speak to David Harrington, founder of the intrepid Kronos Quartet, to discuss building a string quartet repertoire for the 21st century. Accessing the future with Kronos Quarteten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-david-harrington-kronos-quartet-fifty-future-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1416Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/77364-kronos-sessions-kronos-quartet-jay-blakesberg-2.jpg510340Kronos QuartetJay Blakesberg
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-15UTC11:30:35+00:002018-02-19There’s a range of works by Bach on Bachtrack At Home. Here, we explore 10 of the best. 10 major Bach works on Bachtrack At Homeen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-ten-major-bach-works-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1680Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/74186-j-s--bach-by-august-weger.png510340August Weger's 19th century engraving of BachPublic domain | Wikimedia Commons
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-23UTC13:08:49+00:002018-02-12Historically-informed performance fanatics, look away now.New heads for the old wig: ten alternative versions of Bachen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-10-alternative-versions-bach-thile-carlos-loussier-baroque-month-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1495Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/79334-moog-system-35---2015-namm-show-cropped.jpg510200
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-24UTC12:53:03+00:002018-01-24The object of his desires, the wife of Wagner’s patron proved an important collaborator. “I have not written anything better”: Wagner and the Wesendonck-Liederen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-wagner-wesendonck-lieder-mathilde-tristan-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1311Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/74767-richard-wagner--paris--1861.jpg510340Wagner in 1861Public domain | Wikimedia Commons
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-26UTC16:28:10+00:002018-01-18In the 1800s as it is now, it was normal for young people to travel around Europe. But the young Felix Mendelssohn was no ordinary traveller. A symphonic trip: Mendelssohn on touren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-mendelssohn-europe-reformation-italian-scottish-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1403Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/73983-mendelssohn-bartholdy.jpg510340James Warren Childe's portrait of Felix MendelssohnPublic domain | Wikimedia Commons
2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-12UTC13:00:38+00:002018-01-11Ahead of Gothenburg Symphony's stream on 19 January, we look at Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and the musician who inspired it. From infatuation to inspiration: Josef Kotek and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-tchaikovsky-kotek-violin-concerto-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1355Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/73740-tchaikovsky-kotek-composite.jpg510340Public domain | Wikimedia Commons
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-11UTC11:40:34+00:002017-12-20Before our Concert Club event on 2 January 2018, we look at the changing fortunes of Beethoven’s “Choral” Symphony. Interpreting Joy: The At Home Guide to Beethoven’s Ninthen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/feature-at-home-guide-beethoven-ninth-choral-symphony-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1300Featurehttps://bachtrack.com/files/73329-beethoven-bust-statue-by-hagen-cropped.jpg510340Hugo Hagen's bust statue of BeethovenLibrary of Congress | Wikimedia Commons
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-26UTC15:46:02+00:002017-12-15Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute is introducing young people all over the world to orchestral music with its Link Up programme. Carnegie Hall “Links Up” the concert hall and the classroomen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/carnegie-hall-weill-music-institute-link-up-music-education-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1707Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/73000-link-up-c-chris-lee-2.jpg510340Link Up in actionChris Lee
Working with the Philharmonia and more, Paul Rissmann specialises in presenting orchestral music to children in engaging ways. We interviewed him as part of our music education focus.
2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-26UTC16:37:07+00:002017-12-08Working with the Philharmonia and more, Paul Rissmann specialises in presenting orchestral music to children in engaging ways. We interviewed him as part of our music education focus. Delight, surprise and shock: Interview with music educator Paul Rissmannen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/interview-paul-rissmann-music-education-month-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDanny Rileyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24146https://bachtrack.com/files/63870-16003070-10153975671852303-2870470196245626847-n.jpgDanny Riley is 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.1814Interviewhttps://bachtrack.com/files/72103-aso-schools-concert.jpg510340Paul Rissmann in actionASO
