In conversation with soprano Elisabeth Hetherington
Canadian soprano Elisabeth Hetherington joins a very exclusive and special family as the recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award
A guide to the very best whisky
Where can you find the very best whisky in the Netherlands? I sought the advice of two Dutch whisky experts, Nick Vrielink and Robin Berendsen to learn more
In conversation with Klaus Mäkelä at the Concertgebouw
Klaus Mäkelä sat down for a post-concert chat in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw
The Enschede firework disaster: a city reflects
A series of explosions at the SE Fireworks storage facility on May 13th, 2000, ripped through the heart of Enschede. The repercussions are still felt today. 23 people died, 1250…
Sheku Kanneh-Mason works his magic with Semyon Bychkov and the Czech Philharmonic
Exactly 50 years ago to the day, Semyon Bychkov fled the Soviet Union for Vienna, carrying a score - Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony in D minor, Op 47. Like Shostakovich, he…
Parisian music galore from Théotime Langlois de Swarte and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century
The Great Church in Enschede was abuzz with curiosity. All were eager to learn more about the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century’s young French soloist and conductor, Théotime Langlois de…
A rousing Mozart Requiem from Orchestra of the 18th Century and Cappella Amsterdam
The Orchestra of the 18th Century's current project with Cappella Amsterdam directed by Daniel Reuss, sees a return to repertoire very close to their heart. Mozart’s Requiem and his Symphony no. 40 in…
Karina Canellakis makes her debut with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
All eyes were firmly on Karina Canellakis in this her debut night conducting the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in a programme full of extremes of emotion. Canellakis is well known to…
In conversation with Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips director and founder of the Tallis Scholars talks about his relentless pursuit of a distinctive Renaissance choral sound
In conversation with Kerem Hasan: ‘The only way is up’
Stylishly dressed in a cashmere jumper and scarf, perfect for the unseasonably cold, Dutch April weather, the petite British conductor, Kerem Hasan talked to Clare Varney about all things musical and his love of flying