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Cavalli’s Messa concertata and Venetian polychoral masterpieces shine in Berlin’s Philharmonie, with a heartfelt, immersive New Year’s experience of ritual grandeur and warmth.

The Netherlands National Radio Choir and National Children's Choir amplify the emotional intensity of Berlioz's L’ Enfance du Christ at TivoliVredenburg. 

Vox Luminis bring radiant Advent performances to northern Germany, filling Hamburg’s winter evening with joy, clarity and winter-firewood charm.

From Bach to the American Minimalists (and some of their friends and acquaintances) on Shani Diluka’s journey in search of transcendence.

A compelling evening from the London Philharmonic Orchestra tackles different themes of spring, showing gracefulness in Lili Boulanger’s works and beating up a frenzy in Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

Three sopranos, two Glorias and one French composer who isn’t great box office: the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus sound great, but where is the audience?

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste, present an Arvo Pärt portrait concert in Glasgow. 

Dvořák’s rarely heard oratorio The Spectre’s Bride fails to ignite, leaving a performance caught uneasily between respect and restlessness. 

Celebration is on the menu at the Houston Symphony Orchestra’s season opening weekend of concerts, conducted by Juraj Valčuha. 

A revelatory performance of Herbert Hoewlls' Hymnus Paradisi at the Three Choirs Festival in Hereford Cathedral.