Stephen Cleobury: “I wish all people would learn to sing”

Stephen Cleobury

Stephen Cleobury, King's College Chapel

By Alison Karlin, 04 March 2019

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“I don’t think that the church needs to put up with mediocre music”

Simon Cummings, 12th March

One of the strongest advocates for traditional Estonian folksong, or regilaul, Veljo Tormis’ unique music is celebrated this year with a worldwide singing contest.

The wolf returns: Debbie Wiseman talks The Mirror and the Light

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, 7th November

Composer Debbie Wiseman talks about returning to Wolf Hall and the world of the Tudors, for the BBC’s adaptation of the conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s story of Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, The Mirror and the Light.

Something completely different: the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ

Lawrence Dunn, 29th May

With an eclectic programming ethos, and some of the finest acoustics in the Netherlands, the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ is about as adaptable as it’s possible for a modern concert hall to be.

Thousands of voices raised in song: choral traditions at Tartu 2024

Stephen Pritchard, 5th December

Choral conductor Ingrid Mänd discusses the phenomenon of choral singing in Estonia, Veljo Tormis’ haunting Forgotten Peoples, and the thousands gathering for the Tartu Song and Dance Festival.

An alternative choral Christmas

Hugh Morris, 21st December

Exploring choral selections from Sweden, Chile, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Dominica and Nigeria, to bring a variety of festive splendour to the end of this year.

Łukaszewski on the “Joy and Devotion” festival

David Karlin, 29th October

The prolific Polish choral composer tells us about Polish sacred music and about his new festival that will introduce British audiences to this unfamiliar genre.

Alison Karlin

Co-founder of Bachtrack, Alison handles sales, marketing and PR for the site. When not at the opera with David, or travelling around Europe, she can often be found either on the tennis court, singing or swimming. JS Bach instrumental music is required listening when thinking time is required, while Mahler is reserved for off duty time. Alison is passionate about bringing children and new listeners to classical music and opera.