I am absolutely OVER THE MOON to let you know that my book and album launch is taking place Royal Albert Hall on June 1st from 12:00 - 3pm!

This really is a once in a lifetime moment for me and I hope you can join me!

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Cumnock Tryst launches 10th anniversary season

Birthday celebrations will include the debut of the newly formed Cumnock Tryst Ensemble alongside a packed four-day programme of concerts and community events The Cumnock Tryst

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Everything from madness to Messiaen

We are extremely honored to announce that the Archive of the Kronos Quartet/Kronos Performing Arts Association has been acquired by the Library of Congress - the world’s largest library.

Classical home listening: Golda Schultz’s Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy!; Kozłowski’s Requiem and more dlvr.it/T658gc

The week in classical: Lucia di Lammermoor; Nash Ensemble; Anthony McGill and Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective – review dlvr.it/T65HdH

Only 5 tickets left! Join us for an evening of sensationalism, salaciousness and scapigliatura, as ⁦Opera Holland Park⁩ goes to ⁦The London Library⁩ to discuss high drama and low life operahollandpark.com/events/crimes-…

Thank you Observer New Review Fiona Maddocks for a brilliant 4 star review of Pegasus Opera Company double bill Roman Fever/The Human Voice #opera #diversity #artsforall

Congratulations to #HannahDonat new Director of artistic planning BBC Proms Top choice

#NadineBenjamin sings her heart out. #NYO and #NatYouthBrassEnsemble take on Gavin Higgins’s Concerto Grosso and win - plus #NevilleMarriner100

Fiona Maddocks This is very sad news. He was so many things… supreme musician, subversive, naturally academic, kind, witty, naughty, broad, brilliant (he translated the Iliad during lockdown for his own pleasure). A dedicated family man. He always surprised me with his mix of contradictions.

Conductor #SirAndrewDavis RIP. Remembered for brilliant work with BBCSO, Glyndebourne and far far more, including the wittiest ever Last Night of Proms speeches

The week in classical: Roman Fever/ The Human Voice; NYO, National Youth Brass Band; Celebrating Sir Neville Marriner – review theguardian.com/music/2024/apr…

The week in classical: Carmen; National Youth Chamber Choir/ OAE/Jeannin; LSO/ Roth review – from Habanera to doo-wop theguardian.com/music/2024/apr…

Samuel Beckett born on this day Directing Waiting for Godot ⁦Tom Phillips⁩

Samuel Beckett born on this day - here at Riverside Studios ⁦Tom Phillips⁩

Excited for Ludlow English Song Weekend 🎶 next weekend! 🎶

Premiere of my song cycle ‘Skysongs’ commissioned by iain burnside for Harriet Burns and Ian Tindale 🌦️🍃

It has been such an honour to work with these two wonderful musicians. Can’t wait to share this project with the world 🤍

Leeds Lieder and South Asian Arts-uk are excited to bring you the world premiere performance of Punjabi Proverbs by Cheryl Frances-Hoad, featuring Nina Kanter; Oscar Castellino and Keval Shah.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate cross-cultural art✨

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The week in classical: Salzburg Easter festival – review dlvr.it/T58TtS

It was wonderful to launch Eleanor Oldroyd’s wonderful Barnes Music Festival last month and am thrilled to see it amongst other new releases.