Edward Elgar (2 June 1857 – 23rd February 1934), was the first substantial English composer since Henry Purcell (died…
September 29, 2019
Following a £42million revamp, and a troubled redevelopment that over ran by a year, the Fairfield Halls presented its…
September 19, 2019
Benjamin Britten (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976), was one of the greatest English composers of the 20th…
June 10, 2019
Outdoor classical concerts are a lovely way to enjoy fantastic music in a beautiful setting. As the hampers and…
April 28, 2019
Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel, by Iain Bell. World premiere at the English National Opera in April…
April 6, 2019
Composer Iain Bell’s fourth opera, Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel, opened at English National Opera, on 30…
March 25, 2019
Easter has inspired some of the greatest works in classical music. From Cornwall to Glasgow, here’s a selection of…
March 23, 2019
Although Handel was born in 1685 in Halle, Germany, he came to London when he was 38 and became…
December 8, 2018
If you are strapped for cash or a student on a budget, London offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy…
November 13, 2018