Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Gavin Bryars’ 80th birthday bash in Snape

Sometimes it seemed as though the sun would never set on Dawn. At nearly three hours long, it made for a blockbuster opening to the '50 Years of Minimalism' festival. Thankfully, the Labèque sisters, a rock ensemble, electronic keyboard and the obligatory tape machine on stage were brilliant company for the whole, overlong affair.

Il en va de la musique comme de certaines drogues addictives. Une accoutumance peut naître, réclamant une expérience toujours plus forte.

Anna Geniushene makes a welcome Singapore return, demonstrating that knows exactly what she is all about.

The Norwegian soprano impresses in a Lieder programme that proves the highlight of the Aldeburgh Festival’s opening weekend. 

An unusual combination of 20th-century Russian masterworks herald debut appearances by both conductor and soloist in Sydney.