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Force of passion: the origins of Ballet Rambert

By Alexander Simpkins, 12 December 2025

A century after its founding in 1926, former members of Ballet Rambert recall the joys and challenges of working directly with Dame Marie Rambert, one of the trailblazers of British ballet.

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12 Dec 2025

Force of passion: the origins of Ballet Rambert

By Alexander Simpkins

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Bryce Dessner in Prague: new landscapes in a living tradition

By Thomas May, 11 December 2025

Bryce Dessner enters the Czech Philharmonic’s living tradition with electric guitars, a new cello concerto and a composer’s ear for landscape, history, collaboration and renewal.

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11 Dec 2025

Bryce Dessner in Prague: new landscapes in a living tradition

By Thomas May

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Solti International Conducting Competition launches in Budapest

By Bachtrack, 08 December 2025

Featuring the cream of Hungary’s classical music talent – including the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra – this new competition named for Sir Georg Solti is a prestigious addition to a crowded competitive calendar...

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08 Dec 2025

Solti International Conducting Competition launches in Budapest

By Bachtrack

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Christmas gifts for music, opera and dance lovers in 2025

By Bachtrack, 05 December 2025

What do you buy for the culture lover in your life who seems to have everything? Here are some music and dance-related gifts that Bachtrack staff are giving or hoping to receive for Christmas this year.

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05 Dec 2025

Christmas gifts for music, opera and dance lovers in 2025

By Bachtrack

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Emotional truth in new music: Christopher Jessup

By Bachtrack, 04 December 2025

Young composer and pianist Christopher Jessup talks about recent projects, including an orchestral work for the London Symphony Orchestra – and the importance of emotional authenticity in contemporary music.

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04 Dec 2025

Emotional truth in new music: Christopher Jessup

By Bachtrack

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Inventing the diva: ballet stars of the 19th century

By Elsa Giovanna Simonetti, 03 December 2025

The great ballerinas of the 19th century were perhaps the first modern celebrities. Rather than bare all, their images cultivated a mysterious, supernatural aura that made them seem unattainable.

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03 Dec 2025

Inventing the diva: ballet stars of the 19th century

By Elsa Giovanna Simonetti

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Amadeus: a tale of envy, poison and an unfinished Requiem

By Mark Pullinger, 02 December 2025

Fact v fiction: with a new television serialisation of Shaffer’s play about to screen, just how mediocre a composer was Salieri and how did the myth that Salieri poisoned Mozart take hold?

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02 Dec 2025

Amadeus: envy, poison and an unfinished Requiem

By Mark Pullinger

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How to change your life: Augustin Hadelich on the Indianapolis Violin Competition

By Frank Kuznik, 01 December 2025

Renowned German violinist talks about the life-changing effects of International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, how it feels more like a violin festival, and how there are no small or big concerts.

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01 Dec 2025

How to change your life: Augustin Hadelich

By Frank Kuznik

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Bachtrack top ten: Gaetano Donizetti

By Mark Pullinger, 29 November 2025

A hugely successful composer of bel canto opera, Gaetano Donizetti had a lasting impact, with many of his operas entering regular rotation in houses around the world for almost 200 years.

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29 Nov 2025

Bachtrack top ten: Gaetano Donizetti

By Mark Pullinger

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Mediterranean opulence: Daniel Hope heads a starry line-up for Sea & Music 2026

By Stephen Pritchard, 28 November 2025

Next June and July will see MS6’s latest in impressively starry music-focused cruises, a 15-day journey to many locations around the Mediterranean, aboard the opulent liner Explora I.

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28 Nov 2025

Daniel Hope heads starry line-up for Sea & Music 2026

By Stephen Pritchard

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Aiming high: Hugh Cutting on Handel, good storytelling and countertenor appeal

By Eleanor Knight, 24 November 2025

The British countertenor, who’s riding the crest of a wave this year, talks about his passion for good storytelling in opera, his favourite roles and the art of Zen Buddhism.

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24 Nov 2025

Aiming high: Hugh Cutting on Handel and good storytelling

By Eleanor Knight

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Cosmopolitan code-switching: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony 2025–26

By Bachtrack, 18 November 2025

With a remarkably extensive season featuring a slew of major guests, and the cream of Japanese classical music talent, the TMSO has an uncanny ability to switch between musical styles on a dime.

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18 Nov 2025

Cosmopolitan new season from Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony

By Bachtrack

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Sugar rush: Sofia Liñares on Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker

By Bachtrack, 17 November 2025

Birmingham Royal Ballet soloist Sofia Liñares talks about the joys and fears of dancing multiple roles and performances of Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker.

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17 Nov 2025

BRB’s Sofia Liñares on Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker

By Bachtrack

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Man of the hour: Hermann Bäumer joins Prague State Opera

By Frank Kuznik, 14 November 2025

The German conductor talks about good fortune, taking on new opera productions, his experiences as a musician in the pit as well as at the podium, and why Prague State Opera is “super!”.

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14 Nov 2025

Man of the hour: Hermann Bäumer joins Prague State Opera

By Frank Kuznik

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Overcoming the pressures facing young musicians: Elliot Kempton

By Cameron Kelsall, 13 November 2025

Young viola player Elliot Kempton, member of the Fibonacci Quartet, talks about the LSO Conservatoire Scholarship scheme, which aims to alleviate the acute financial pressures facing young musicians today...

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13 Nov 2025

Overcoming the pressures facing young musicians: Elliot Kempton

By Cameron Kelsall

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Out of the ordinary: Wagner’s Ring at Opéra de Paris

By Bachtrack, 12 November 2025

In 2026, Opéra national de Paris presents its first complete cycle of Wagner’s Ring for over a decade, with productions directed by Calixto Bieito. We dig into these striking and provocative productions...

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12 Nov 2025

Out of the ordinary: Wagner’s Ring at Paris Opera

By Bachtrack

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The meaning of music: András Keller on Concerto Budapest’s UK & Ireland tour

By Elena Luporini, 11 November 2025

Before their third major tour of the UK and Ireland, conductor András Keller ushers us into the world of Concerto Budapest and shares his ideas on why live music is more needed than ever.

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11 Nov 2025

The meaning of music: András Keller and Concerto Budapest

By Elena Luporini

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Písně domova: na slovíčko s Magdalenou Koženou

By Elena Luporini, 10 November 2025

Magdalena Kožená, která byla spolu se svým manželem Sirem Simonem Rattlem oceněna Cenou Antonína Dvořáka za rok 2025, hovoří o bohatství české hudby, jazykových bariérách a důležitosti čtení programních poznámek.

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10 Nov 2025

Písně domova: na slovíčko s Magdalenou Koženou

By Elena Luporini

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Songs from home: Magdalena Kožená in conversation

By Elena Luporini, 10 November 2025

Awarded with the 2025 Antonín Dvořák Award together with her husband Sir Simon Rattle, Magdalena Kožená talks about the richness of Czech music, language barriers, and the importance of reading programme notes.

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10 Nov 2025

Songs from home: Magdalena Kožená in conversation

By Elena Luporini

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Beyond the fever dream: Nadine Sierra reclaims her narrative

By Kevin W Ng, 08 November 2025

Fresh out of her triumphant appearance in La sonnambula at the Met, soprano Nadine Sierra talks about being on a turning point in her career.

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08 Nov 2025

Beyond the fever dream: Nadine Sierra reclaims her narrative

By Kevin W Ng

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High performance: Kian Soltani on his Stradivari cello

By Peter Quantrill, 07 November 2025

One of only 60 surviving cellos by the Cremonese master, Kian Soltani’s ‘London, ex-Boccherini’ cello is reunited with many other Stradavari instruments at J & A Beare’s Chamber Music Festival in December.

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07 Nov 2025

High performance: Kian Soltani on his Stradivari cello

By Peter Quantrill

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Music always circulates: António Godinho on Early music in Portugal

By Eleanor Knight, 06 November 2025

We talk to young recorder player António Godinho about the burgeoning Early music scene in Portugal – and the music of Vicente Lusitano, Europe’s earliest recorded composer of colour.

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06 Nov 2025

Music always circulates: António Godinho on Early music in Portugal

By Eleanor Knight

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A musical melting pot: Hannu Lintu joins Singapore Symphony Orchestra

By Richard Bratby, 04 November 2025

The Finnish conductor talks about becoming Music Director at Singapore Symphony from 2026 – and creating programmes for the unique cultural melting pot that the orchestra sits at the centre of...

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04 Nov 2025

A musical melting pot: Hannu Lintu joins Singapore Symphony Orchestra

By Richard Bratby

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Stylus fantasticus: Vojtěch Jakl on Early music in Czechia

By Lawrence Dunn, 03 November 2025

Taking a broad look at the current state of Early music across Europe, we talk to young artists in several countries – beginning with talented young Czech violinist, Vojtěch Jakl.

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03 Nov 2025

Stylus fantasticus: Vojtěch Jakl on Early music in Czechia

By Lawrence Dunn

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Rhythmical kinship: Kim Brandstrup on Breaking Bach

By Jonathan Gray, 31 October 2025

Choreographer Kim Brandstrup talks about his remarkable collaboration with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and a group of professional hip-hop dancers and students from Camden’s Acland Burghley School.

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31 Oct 2025

Rhythmical kinship: Kim Brandstrup on Breaking Bach

By Jonathan Gray

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Mothers of invention: eponymous musical instruments

By Danny Riley, 31 October 2025

From instruments played with water to early electronic devices promoted by the Nazis, we take a look at the surprising history of instruments named after their creators.

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31 Oct 2025

Mothers of invention: eponymous musical instruments

By Danny Riley

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The threshold of madness: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and choreography as memory

By Michelle Assay, 30 October 2025

The Belgian-Moroccan choreographer talks about exploring his multi-faceted identity through dance – and how choreographing Johann Strauss II gave him insights into war and politics...

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30 Oct 2025

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and choreography as memory

By Michelle Assay

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The art of memory: classical music for mourning

By Danny Riley, 28 October 2025

From fulfilling funerary functions, to eulogising friends and fellow artists, or lamenting the waste of war: here are some of the finest examples of music written in mourning.

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28 Oct 2025

The art of memory: classical music for mourning

By Danny Riley

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Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II

By Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 25 October 2025

Music ran through the veins of Johann Strauss II and – despite his father’s opposition – he went on to compose many of the greatest waltzes ever.

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25 Oct 2025

Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II

By Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz

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A walk to the Southbank Centre: London’s cultural riverside

By Bachtrack, 24 October 2025

While London can often seem daunting, the Southbank Centre offers a heady mix of culture – music, theatre, film and contemporary art – within easy walking distance of under a mile.

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24 Oct 2025

A walk to the Southbank Centre: London’s cultural riverside

By Bachtrack

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Always storytelling: Bear McCreary’s new song cycle at Carnegie Hall

By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, 23 October 2025

Prolific film composer Bear McCreary has branched into the world of art song, in a new cycle written for Duo Atlantis, performed at Carnegie Hall later this month.

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23 Oct 2025

Always storytelling: Bear McCreary’s new song cycle at Carnegie Hall

By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Catalonia’s musical heart: behind the scenes at Palau de la Música

By David Karlin, 22 October 2025

The Barcelona concert venue is an architectural marvel, and the only major concert venue in the world founded by a community choir. We lift the lid on how the Palau puts together such a huge, glittering season...

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22 Oct 2025

Catalonia’s musical heart: behind the scenes at Palau de la Música

By David Karlin

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A walk through King’s Cross via Kings Place

By Peter Quantrill, 20 October 2025

Kings Place, of the most successful new additions to the London music scene, sits in a rapidly changing King’s Cross – an intersection of new architecture, culture and heritage.

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20 Oct 2025

A walk through King’s Cross via Kings Place

By Peter Quantrill

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Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II in Vienna

By Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 17 October 2025

Take a guided tour in 3/4 time through Vienna as Mark and Elisabeth visit some of the key Strauss locations in the city.

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17 Oct 2025

Bachtrack top ten: Johann Strauss II in Vienna

By Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz

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A transformation: Julio Bocca on 100 years of Ballet Teatro Colón

By Fátima Nollén, 17 October 2025

As Ballet Teatro Colón celebrates 100 years, Julio Bocca, its new artistic director reveals how he wants to tour the company internationally, broaden the repertoire and encourage new audiences.

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17 Oct 2025

A transformation: 100 years of Ballet Teatro Colón

By Fátima Nollén

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A desire for adventure: discovering Alicante’s ADDA Simfònica

By Daniel Martínez Babiloni, 16 October 2025

One of Spain’s newest orchestras, Alicante’s ADDA Simfònica, make their first ever tour of Japan this season. We catch up with artistic director and conductor Josep Vicent to find out what makes them tick...

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16 Oct 2025

A desire for adventure: discovering Alicante’s ADDA Simfònica

By Daniel Martínez Babiloni

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Freedom and flexibility: Lukas Sternath returns to Bamberg Symphony

By Frank Kuznik, 15 October 2025

The young Austrian pianist reunites with Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for a tour this November. He talks about taking inspiration from improvisation, and being an “accidental” artist...

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15 Oct 2025

Freedom and flexibility: Lukas Sternath returns to Bamberg Symphony

By Frank Kuznik

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Routes beyond: Junyan Chen on curating Leeds International Chamber Series 2025–26

By Lawrence Dunn, 14 October 2025

Award-winning pianist Junyan Chen talks about curating this year’s Leeds International Chamber Series, making new arrangements of repertoire, and the importance of chamber music for pianists.

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14 Oct 2025

Routes beyond: Junyan Chen on curating Leeds Chamber Series

By Lawrence Dunn

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Sunshine and vitamins: Eugene Tzikindelean on Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 5

By Bachtrack, 10 October 2025

The City of Birmingham Symphony’s leader talks about leading Mozart’s last Violin Concerto – a work full of sunshine, clarity and transparency.

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10 Oct 2025

Sunshine and vitamins: Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 5

By Bachtrack

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Fresh sounds in Manchester: RNCM’s Inspirational Artists series

By Lawrence Dunn, 09 October 2025

Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music has initiated a new international guest artist series, designed to foreground musicians who have fresh perspectives on performance and curation.

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09 Oct 2025

Fresh sounds: RNCM’s Inspirational Artists series

By Lawrence Dunn

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The path shapes us: Keyvan Chemirani on musical bridges between East and West

By Michelle Assay, 07 October 2025

Iranian-French multi-instrumentalist talks about his upcoming project Sufi’s Saraband at Geneva’s La Cité Bleue, which combines Persian and Western Baroque musics and Sufi dance.

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07 Oct 2025

The path shapes us: Keyvan Chemirani on music between East and West

By Michelle Assay

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Musical histories in transit: Andrew Arceci

By Danny Riley, 06 October 2025

The versatile period multi-instrumentalist talks about his fascination with English Renaissance and early American music, his Winchendon Music Festival, and unconventional Early music band Floyds Row.

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06 Oct 2025

Musical histories in transit: Andrew Arceci

By Danny Riley

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ラヴェルの音楽の香り：神田寛明が語る《ダフニスとクロエ》

By Bachtrack, 03 October 2025

NHK交響楽団の首席フルート奏者が、オーケストラの各奏者が華麗なソロを披露する、ラヴェルの最大規模の管弦楽曲について語る。

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03 Oct 2025

ラヴェルの音楽の香り：神田寛明が語る《ダフニスとクロエ》

By Bachtrack

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The scent of Ravel: Hiroaki Kanda on Daphnis et Chloé

By Bachtrack, 03 October 2025

The NHK Symphony Orchestra’s principal flautist talks about playing Ravel’s largest orchestral work, which features virtuosic solos for players all across the orchestra.

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03 Oct 2025

The scent of Ravel: Hiroaki Kanda on Daphnis et Chloé

By Bachtrack

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Outside the Academy? Classical composers with no ‘formal’ training

By Danny Riley, 02 October 2025

A look at some major composers who did not receive any formal musical training and followed their own non-traditional paths into Western classical music.

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02 Oct 2025

Classical composers with no ‘formal’ training

By Danny Riley

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From the first bar: Bomsori journeys with Seoul Philharmonic to Carnegie Hall

By SangKwon Lee, 01 October 2025

The Korean violinist talks about making her debut with the Seoul Philharmonic, and heading to the US on a tour which includes the orchestra’s first Carnegie Hall appearance for 18 years.

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01 Oct 2025

From the first bar: Bomsori journeys with Seoul Philharmonic

By SangKwon Lee

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A political composer? John Adams revisits Nixon in China in Rome

By Thomas May, 30 September 2025

Returning to conduct Rome’s Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia this November, John Adams reflects on the situation of music in the US – and why he has so often been labelled a ‘political’ composer.

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30 Sep 2025

A political composer? John Adams revisits Nixon in China

By Thomas May

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In Praise of Listings

By Bachtrack, 29 September 2025

We respond to an article by Gabriel Kahane in which he laments the loss of music listings in New York City's cultural magazines.

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29 Sep 2025

In Praise of Listings

By Bachtrack

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The international style: Migros Culture Percentage Classics 2025–26

By Bachtrack, 26 September 2025

Boasting major orchestras from Sweden, Iceland, France, Germany and the UK, this year’s Migros Culture Percentage Classics draws an appropriately international musical crowd to perform across Switzerland.

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26 Sep 2025

International style: Migros Classics 2025–26

By Bachtrack

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Emotion motivates movement: John Neumeier in Prague

By Deborah Weiss, 24 September 2025

Choreographer John Neumeier talks about his work with Czech National Ballet and his ballet Liliom, on keeping ballets alive, 54 years as a director and the importance of working closely with individuals.

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24 Sep 2025

Emotion motivates movement: John Neumeier in Prague

By Deborah Weiss