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BBC Music Magazine
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
10+ min |
April 2017
BBC Music Magazine
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
9 min |
April 2017
BBC Music Magazine
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?
7 min |
