Composers don't often get the chance to write a piano concerto these days but Kevin Volans has written three, the latest of which had its first performance at The Proms... more
Sarah Connolly’s subdued but richly expressive delivery was combined with Vladimir Jurowski’s subtle handling of the chamber-like orchestral textures... more
For generations of pop fans, Sunday evening was the cue to check who had made the top 10. Now classical music lovers are to get their own radio charts show.... more
Chief conductor Vladimir Jurowski chose an illuminating programme of German repertoire for the London Philharmonic Orchestra, each piece throwing light on the other two. ... more
Charles Mackerras had the opportunity to bring rhythmic flexibility to Schumann’s Symphony No 3 (Rhenish) but he seized it with only one hand, says Barry Millington. ... more
Paavo Jarvi drew an inward reading from the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, with immaculately controlled brass and wind solos at the Proms.... more
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has become one of the most exciting ensembles in the US over the past few years. Tonight, Prommers will get a chance to hear them for themselves.... more
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