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Lessons in Harmony by Jonathan Coe review – what can music tell us about national identity?

The unlikely friendship between French and English composers Maurice Ravel and Ralph Vaughan Williams has inspired a tender and generous novel

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10

Van Morrison’s music maestro steps out of the shadows

EXCLUSIVE: Child actor turned guitarist, musical director and composer Ronnie Johnson has spent half a century backing the rock ‘n roll greats. In an exclusive interview with Simon Walters, he reveals why he is launching his own new band – and the unlikely reason Van Morrison says he employed him.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Erotic ceramics in Brussels, a groundbreaking new exhibition on Hawai'i at London's British Museum, and a rabid monkey on the loose in 'Primate' - here are this week's cultural highlights from across Europe.

Euronews · Jan 19

French court rules Ravel sole author of 'Bolero'

A French court has ruled that Bolero, one of the world's best-known classical music pieces, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a financial blow both to his descendants and those of the man they said helped create it.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2024

French Court Rules Ravel Sole Author Of 'Bolero'

A French court on Friday ruled that "Bolero", one of the best-known classical music pieces in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a decision with major financial implications.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

French court rules Maurice Ravel is sole author of classical music masterpiece 'Bolero'

A French court on Friday ruled that composer Maurice Ravel wrote his famous "Bolero" piece by himself. The heirs of stage designer Alexandre Benois, who worked on the original performance of the piece, argued that celebrated Russian set-dresser should have been credited as a co-author.

France 24 · Jun 28, 2024

Rock on, Shostakovich, Handel, Ravel: lives of great composers hit the screens

Torment, rebellion and tragedy are major themes as a rash of new biopics highlight the achievements and challenges of the musically gifted

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

LSO/Antonio Pappano at the Barbican review: the incoming director conjured the richest sounds from the players

If orchestras were football teams, the LSO would certainly be in the running for the Premier League title

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024

Classical home listening: Martin James Bartlett: La Danse; Arvo Pärt: Tractus

The British pianist cuts a dash on his all-French new record, while string orchestra and choir join forces on ECM’s latest album of works by the Estonian composer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024

Nights at the opera and days in the piazza: the joy of visiting Verona

It’s Italy’s most romantic city, but there’s a lot more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023