British music for British musicians: we rarely hear foreign superstars play British masterpieces, the latest is the Japanese American violinist Midori... more
In last night's chamber concert, Uchida was first among equals, her precise yet flexible rhythmic command providing balance for a line-up of wind instruments... more
With three pieces by Ottorino Respighi, the Italian dictator’s favourite composer, receiving their Proms premieres, William Ward examines the cultural legacy of fascism.... more
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
The first big event in London’s music calendar is the UK premiere of Die tote Stadt, Korngold’s 1920 work that finally brought opera into the real world... more
During the heady days of the boom, I used to opine regularly that the National Lottery was a tax on stupidity, the odds of winning the jackpot being so infinitesimal... more
A new exhibition celebrates the Viennese coffee houses where Mahler, Strauss and Schnitzler would exchange ideas. If only there were a modern London equivalent... more
It's a topic so ripe with dramatic weight that it's no wonder Ronald Harwood has returned to the theme of collaboration with the Nazis in Collaboration.... more
Der Rosenkavalier is a comedy of a boy whose voice has not yet broken but whose busy libido has been awakened by a woman old enough to be his mother.... more
The National Youth Orchestra's rendition of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring seemed to jolt the audience to life and the gifted teenageres proved their worth at the Barbican Hall concert.... more
Elgar was unembarrassed to wear his heart on his sleeve and, in that respect, this Englishmen was decidedly European. It's time we learnt, says Fiona Maddocks. ... more
Classical performers get criticised for predictable programming, but sometimes it makes absolute sense, as with pianist Imogen Cooper's assembly of Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert.... more
The Dresden Staatskapelle turned up the heat for Mahler Nine, producing an edgy - but dramatic and touching - performance, says Barry Millington.... more
Chinese pianist Lang Lang brought a touch of magic to Chopin's Piano concerto No 1 in E minor at the Proms. But what was to follow, says Barry Millington, was utterly mesmerising.... 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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