The NHK Symphony Orchestra’s principal flautist talks about playing Ravel’s largest orchestral work, which features virtuosic solos for players all across the orchestra.
The London Philharmonic new Artistic Director talks of his enthusiasm for the orchestra's forthcoming ventures, both in London and in its travels across the South Coast.
Ravel’s first ballet Daphnis et Chloé is an overwhelming sensory experience – but its birth as a production choreographed by Mikhail Fokine for the Ballets Russes was not without complications...
From the early succès de scandale of Salome to a golden Indian summer, Richard Strauss’ long career spanned eight decades. Enjoy some highlights in our playlist.
From Henry Purcell to George Benjamin, a set of ten operas to demonstrate that English is not just a language for prose and poetry, but also a vibrant language for opera.
Although they no longer live in the same city, editors (and best friends in real life) Mark and Elisabeth spend almost more time together than when they both worked at Bachtrack's London headquarters! Whether it's at their daily virtual coffee or over a Sachertorte in a Viennese coffee house, they still argue about their musical preferences – Puccini vs. Verdi. One of many things they do agree on, however, is the unbeatable quality of Schnitzel and Viennese opera houses.
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