Aug 11, 2012
Daniel Barenboim's West-Eastern Divan Orchestra is uniting musicians from around the Middle East in a celebration of Beethoven and in an attempt to obliterate hatred through the power of music. Read Article Beethoven wielded by Middle Eastern musicians in the cause of harmony
Apr 01, 2012
'There's a big appetite and a big demand', but space should cater for performances from various cultures, says classical music promoter Read Article Arts lovers welcome plan for new Dubai Opera House
Jan 10, 2012
By turns tranquil and tense, almost-too-famous sonatas are played by the duo as if for the first time.
Read Article French Impressions: Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk
Jun 01, 2011
Unlike other classical attempts to exploit the traits of folk genres, and ending in pastiche, this tribute really works. Read Article Caribbean Rhapsody, featuring saxophonist James Carter
May 25, 2011
Nicholas Angerich offers a confident, attractive performance of JS Bach's Goldberg Variations. Read Article Nicholas Angelich: Bach: Goldberg Variations
Apr 27, 2011
Decca's album of Classics for Japan is for a good cause and offers a gently enjoyable listen. Read Article Classics for Japan - Music for Healing
Apr 06, 2011
Jean-Baptiste Lully's baroque opera Bellérophon is beautifully performed by Les Talens Lyriques, but today's listener may find it over-long. Read Article Lully's Bellérophon delivers beauty but is one CD too long
Mar 23, 2011
The violinist Daniel Hope explores the world of his 19th-century predecessor Joseph Joachim. Read Article The Romantic Violinist: A Celebration of Joseph Joachim
Mar 02, 2011
A new recording of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Catfish Row and the Piano Concerto in F, by Stefano Bollani is not to be missed. Read Article Gershwin's magic
