The outrageous Barrie Kosky, a violin with an incredible origin story, and more April 28 - May 4: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Igor Levit’s endurance, a harpist’s drive to commission, Lang Lang’s new initiative, and more April 21-27: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Why the Czech Philharmonic still stands apart James Jolly offers a heartfelt portrait of the Czech Philharmonic. Blending reflection and analysis, he explores what makes this orchestra — its sound, history, and home — one of his… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 5min read
Martha Argerich talked to the Times, John Nelson passed away, and more April 7 - 13: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Wigmore Hall and Welser-Möst talk politics, a California violin thief is sentenced, and more March 31-April 6: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
A life with Ravel Some music leaves a permanent mark from the very first listen. For James Jolly, it was Ravel’s Shéhérazade.Introduced to the piece at 17, he was captivated by its intoxicating sensuality… View author's page By James Jolly Reading time estimated : 4min read
A Polar Prize for Hannigan, a US boycott for Schiff, a contract extension for Noseda and more March 24-30: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
Sofia Gubaidulina’s legacy, JD Vance’s rough night at the Kennedy Center, a $23 million Strad and more March 17-23: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
Bare-legged ballerinas, the 2025 “30 under 30”, artists taking political stands and more March 10-16: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read
An AI-protest album, MTT winds down, and Lang Lang’s surprising duet partner March 3-9: This week in classical music View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 5min read