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.

The Russian pianist, aged 37, is already a well-established figure in the classical music scene, and this major prize brings performance opportunities across the world – as well as €100,000.

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