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The week in classical: The Decision; The Dream of Gerontius; Soloists of the CBSO – review

Birmingham Opera Company regroup, and the CBSO triumph in Elgar’s great oratorio as the city’s rich musical life thrives. And shock and anger as the BBC Singers are axed

The Guardian - UK

Absolute power, misconduct and decline: the classical music pieces that unlock Tár

In his controversial film, Todd Field foregrounds melancholic works by Mahler and Elgar. Are they a requiem for Cate Blanchett’s supremely powerful conductor?

The Guardian - UK

Australia 14 wickets from victory over South Africa at SCG Test after more rain denies Usman Khawaja

Australia skipper Pat Cummins takes three wickets as Australia rip through South Africa to help set up a final-day victory push on another rain-interrupted day's play in the Sydney Test.

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Australia v South Africa: third Test, day two – as it happened

Rain interrupted play again at the SCG as Australia continued their ascendancy over South Africa

The Guardian - AU

Why classical conductor 'Tár' was the most terrifying role of Cate Blanchett's iconic career

Cate Blanchett has played her share of formidable characters, rulers who could bring mere mortals to their knees with a single icy stare: Queen Elizabeth I in "Elizabeth," Galadriel in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, the goddess Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok."

Los Angeles Times

Elgar Parishad case | Arrested activists being systematically denied medical treatment, claim family members

In a press note issued on September 10, the family members of the activists sought State intervention in the functioning of prison authorities to ensure speedy treatment to all ‘political prisoners’

The Hindu

The week in classical: The Dream of Gerontius, Bach’s Mass in B minor and Nathan Laube at the Proms

Jamie Barton and Allan Clayton lead a dream Gerontius in a week of choral epics at the Proms. Elsewhere, deep listening and silence…

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Prom 59: The Dream of Gerontius review – outstanding Clayton helps create a season highlight

Edward Gardner conducted the London Philharmonic and the combined choirs of the LPO and Hallé to give a perfectly judged performance of Elgar’s great choral work

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson and Stuart Broad star as England take control after dismissing SA for 151

James Anderson and Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as they skittled South Africa for just 151, before reaching 111-3 in response with Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley unbeaten

Daily Mirror

BBC Concert Orchestra/Martin Yates review – rumbustious Elgar a high point

English music festival programme of works by neglected composers left me thinking music this far into the hinterland should be left there

The Guardian - UK

BBC Proms 2022 highlights: the best concerts to book at the London festival, from the Gaming Prom to Yuja Wang

Our critic picks the best of a bumper crop of Proms gigs to book now

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