Frustration musicale au Kings Place en compagnie du Gavin Bryars Ensemble

The venerable composer celebrates his 80 years with an intense and moving performance by six loyal musicians drawn from his family and friends, with himself on double bass.

Sometimes it seemed as though the sun would never set on Dawn. At nearly three hours long, it made for a blockbuster opening to the '50 Years of Minimalism' festival. Thankfully, the Labèque sisters, a rock ensemble, electronic keyboard and the obligatory tape machine on stage were brilliant company for the whole, overlong affair.

Anna Geniushene makes a welcome Singapore return, demonstrating that knows exactly what she is all about.

The Norwegian soprano impresses in a Lieder programme that proves the highlight of the Aldeburgh Festival’s opening weekend. 

The wider RSNO family give their all in a blockbuster Beethoven Ninth Symphony to end their season.