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Béla Bartók The Hungarian composer’s extraordinary musical gifts and fertile imagination were unchallenged during the 20th century, argues Jessica Duchen. Close connections Brian Wise on the technology allowing musicians to perform live together, despite being miles apart. 15 regrettable compositions The pieces that became hated by their own composers..
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A Time to Judge
As the World Federation of International Music Competitions celebrates its 60th anniversary, we take a look at its history.
Ermonela Jaho
Learning and practising technique is one thing, says the Albanian soprano, but the key to a great performance is understanding what your character is going through – and being able to express it.
A World of Song
Over the Easter weekend, London hosts the first ever International Youth Choir Festival. Elinor Cooper meets the choirs taking part
A Romantic Journey
Imogen Cooper’s considerable reputation has been carved by her refined, majestic interpretations of late Classical repertoire. But now, she tells Jessica Duchen, it’s time to shake things up a bit with a little help from Liszt and Wagner
Musical Destinations Heading Out on the Ranch Tippet Rise: US
Jeremy Pound flies to Montana, where the Beartooth Mountains provide the backdrop to a new arts centre that aims to brings music and art together in perfect harmony.
The Heart Of Glass
The American Philip Glass, who turns 80 this month, is a composing trailblazer whose impressively wide range of styles and works has helped shift the course of western music. Brian Wise meets him in New York.
On the trail of Monteverdi
To mark the 450th anniversary of Monteverdi’s birth, conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner is embarking on a major worldwide tour, performing the Italian’s three operas. He tells Paul Riley all about it
Ronald Brautigam
In years gone by, the very sight of a fortepiano in a concert hall might have sent audiences haring for the exit. Thankfully, says Brautigam, perceptions of the instrument have since changed for the better
The Keys to a Fortune
Tipped by Mozart as Haydn’s heir, Ignace Pleyel is better known today for his family company’s pianos than his music. So, asks Nick Forton, what happened?
