Composer series: an interview with Ailie Robertson
Ailie Robertson describes her musical aesthetic, the influence of folk music on her compositions and her research into the harp.
Ailie Robertson describes her musical aesthetic, the influence of folk music on her compositions and her research into the harp.
Alex Thacker, a composer and conductor based in Cardiff, tells us about his compositional influences and gives his advice to younger composers.
Arts organisations like Glyndebourne need to stop desperately holding on to outdated traditions and be glad that their audience is there, whatever they wear. Continue reading
Lutoslawski’s cello concerto was written a time of great political unrest in Poland and is often analysed in that context. Is it right to assume that these influences have such an important effect on the music? Continue reading
Mark Wigglesworth resigned from English National Opera yesterday in the latest blow to the company’s fortunes. Continue reading
Composer John Adams was presented with a Honorary Doctorate by the Royal Academy of Music on Monday 26 October. Continue reading
Since graduating two years ago I’ve encountered that age old dilemma that plagues arts graduates once or twice – should I do an unpaid internship? Continue reading
Contemporary composers James MacMillan and Mark Anthony-Turnage were among those honoured by the Queen yesterday.
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Not all orchestras are the same, not all audiences are the same. Last night at a traditional pub in Shadwell, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s (OAE) marketing rang true. Continue reading
We are live-blogging tonight’s culture debate as five high-profile members from UK political parties discuss their arts and heritage policies. Continue reading
In the latest edition of the composers series, Ben Lunn discusses his influences, his compositional aesthetic and some of the important issues that composers face. Continue reading
The first of our new music analysis series looks at the use of language in Stravinsky’s Threni – an unusual, oddly important and often overlooked work in Stravinsky’s catalogue. Continue reading