Inside the score Fanny Mendelssohn: A Genius in the Shadows Overshadowed by her brother Felix, Fanny Mendelssohn was nonetheless one of the 19th century’s most gifted composers. In this portrait, Jack Pepper explores her remarkable life, music, and the rediscovery… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 12min read
Inside the score A Symphony of Two: Robert and Clara Schumann Turbulent courtship, creative outpouring, professional rivalry and enduring loyalty: Robert and Clara Schumanns’ marriage was as dramatic as any opera. Yet through triumph and tragedy, their shared language… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 12min read
Inside the score New Year, New Music: Portraits of Classical Music’s Next Generation From centenary celebrations to world premieres, 2026 promises a wealth of musical discovery. Jack Pepper looks ahead to the year’s highlights and shines a light on three young composers redefining… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 11min read
Inside the score Florence Price: From the Attic to the Concert Hall From a forgotten attic to international stages, Florence Price’s revival tells a bigger story: how classical music is expanding its memory, its repertoire, and its sense of belonging. View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 8min read
Inside the score The Secret Lives of Christmas Carols Our best-loved Christmas carols weren’t born in candlelit cathedrals but in fields, taverns, and bustling streets. This musical journey reveals the rebellious roots, poetic rewrites, and unexpected inspirations… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 12min read
Inside the score Dmitri Shostakovich: Music Under Siege Bombarded by war and suffocated by politics, Shostakovich never stopped composing. In this portrait, Jack Pepper explores how a life lived under siege forged some of the most haunting, resilient… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 11min read
Inside the score Ludovico Einaudi: A Minimalist Voice with Monumental Impact From quiet piano meditations to arena-scale performances, Ludovico Einaudi has transformed how we listen to contemporary music. Jack Pepper uncovers the unexpected influences, early classical roots, and cultural ripple effects… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 12min read
Inside the score Ralph Vaughan Williams: Composer for the people Ralph Vaughan Williams believed music should belong to everyone. Jack Pepper opens his new Pepper’s Portraits series with the story of a composer who lived — and wrote — for… View author's page By Jack Pepper Reading time estimated : 10min read
