Performer: Armenian State Symphony Orchestra

Ashton's La Fille mal gardée, as performed by the Czech National Ballet, delighted Omani audiences in Muscat.

With an unusual format and lucrative prize pot – first prize being €200,000 – the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition poses a unique break to the usual state of affairs in the competition circuit.

Âgé de 37 ans, le pianiste russe est déjà une figure bien établie de la scène musicale classique, mais ce prix majeur lui ouvre l'opportunité de se produire dans le monde entier – ainsi que 100.000 €.

The celebrated Zurich International Orchestra Series returns to the Belgravia concert hall, featuring eight visiting orchestras from around the world.