Asia's longest-running such competition, the Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting, held every three years, concluded its 18th edition with an inspiring array of finalists.
Richard Tognetti, David Grimal and Daniel Hope, three well-known violinists who also lead chamber orchestras, provide fascinating insights into the changing musical landscape today and the challenges of being both performers and leaders.
When Mark and Elisabeth considered their top ten violin concertos, an easy truce was agreed. Sorry, Johannes, but when it comes to violin concertos, Pyotr Ilyich was victorious.
Interview with the virtuoso violinist Nemanja Radulovic, recently returned from a tour in Asia and about to release a new album dedicated to Khachaturian and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Benjamin Freemantle, newly minted soloist at San Francisco Ballet, tells us about some memorable roles, about his ventures into choreography, and how he's trying to make a difference.
From Wilbur Hall to Charlie Chaplin by way of Ray Chen and Gilles Apap, here are ten violinists who won't fail to surprise you with their unsuspected talents.
From the anthology of classical music greats there springs a surprising number of multi-faceted composers. We already know all about their musical achievements, but from Rossini to Wagner, many hide also talents as science geniuses, celebrated chefs, sporting prodigies, accomplished artists and even political pioneers.
Warsaw hosts the first ever Chopin Competition to feature period instruments. We wander between pianos by Érard, Pleyel and Graf and talk to finalists and jury members about this unique event.
Vesko Eschkenazy, concertmaster of the Royal Concertgebouew Orchestra, tells us about his appointment and about the peculiarities of his role he plays in the orchestra.
We meet Didier Shnorhk, general secretary of the Geneva International Music Competition, who reveals the institution’s workings and the trials in store for the entrants…
