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For many years Paul Weller had a conflicted relationship with the oldest parts of his back catalogue. It was rare to hear more than one of…

Reader, I confess that I entered the dark space of Pélleas et Mélisande at Snape Maltings with a prior conviction: that, although musicians…

“John Coltrane, he’s a major influence on this record. The instrumental on the A-side is an abstraction of the jazz musician named John…

Rambert is celebrating its first 100 years with a triple bill that emphasises the youthful vitality of the company. “We’re 100, and we’re…

The finale of the Royal Ballet’s 2025-26 programming is an extraordinary sight. At the curtain call for Salle de danse, a world premiere…

Anybody who relished the blistering family rows of Bad Jews or Admissions might be surprised by what their author, Joshua Harmon, wrote…

I just don’t get it. Jon Batiste, deservedly, has a huge career as pianist, composer, inspirer. The prospect of his forthcoming extended…

In the world of contemporary classical music, it takes confidence to launch your seasonal programme with an 18-year-old performer, and no…

Berlioz's intended companion for his Symphonie fantastique was Lélio, or the Return to Life - an assemblage of mostly magical earlier…