The Residencia de Estudiantes de Madrid was a centre which brought together students and artists of various disciplines and gave birth to the "Generation of '27". We look at the close relationship between some of the composers and poets of this group, and how the genre of Spanish song evolved in the period before the Civil War cut short all artistic and intellectual activity.
During rehearsals for his production of The Queen of Spades at the Royal Opera, Norwegian director Stefan Herheim reflects on his art, his frustrations with the industry and his impending move to Vienna.
“Chiaroscuro” is the theme of Trondheim's 2019 Barokkfest, connecting the treatment of light and shade in Baroque paintings with the highly contrasting styles of Baroque music in this year's programme.
We speak to Paul Epstein, Senior Vice President at the Leonard Bernstein Office and longtime friend of the composer, to find out what's behind the success of the Bernstein's centennial.
We look back at 2018 to view the most performed composers and find some surprising entrants in the top 10. We survey the situation for women composers across the world and discover that life for some is far easier than for the rest.
As the old year gives way to the new, our thoughts turn to Vienna and the New Year's concert. But which are the best waltzes? Mark and Elisabeth decide!
