The Arditti Quartet has been through many transformations but its insatiable appetite for new music has remained constant. Last night Robert Saxton's String Quartet No 3 expanded its portfolio... more
To sacrifice one of the capital’s greatest musical assets in the next round of arts cuts would not make enough savings to justify the cultural loss, says Barry Millington
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No other festival offers so much for so little money. Here is a round-up of the concerts not to be missed as part of this year's Proms festival.... more
Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
There have been plenty of arts events this week, as every week. The Orange Prize for Women's Fiction unleashed its shortlist. Harrison Birtwistle's opera about the poor old Minotaur was premiered. A bit of an exhibition about James Bond opened. The RSC put on the History Plays at the Roundhouse... more
Set to a powerful text by poet David Harsent, Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s brilliant new Minotaur storms into life for its world premiere at the Royal Opera House.... more
English National Opera is joining forces with the Young Vic to create a new kind of opera out of a film by David Lynch. Something as bold as this could work only in London, says its director Diane Paulus.... more
From Kylie Minogue and masterpieces of Impressionism to an invasion of Chinese dance companies, the next 12 months will be a treat for London's arts lovers.... more
The Britten Sinfonia's performance was precise and danceable, where shared pleasure in music-making was worth more than merely superficial gloss.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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