The week in classical: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra; Three Choirs festival; Prom 16 – review Solidarity with Ukraine resounded with every note of an emotionally charged performance of Beethoven’s Ninth The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024
Prom 16: BBC Philharmonic/Storgårds review – Shostakovich’s impact is blunted Lawrence Power was the spellbinding soloist in Cassandra Miller’s intimate viola concerto, and the BBC Philharmonic played superbly in a somewhat muted reading of Shostakovich’s fourth The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Sean Shibe/Dunedin Consort/Butt review – Scottish links bring the rich and strange With music that ranged across four centuries culminating in the premiere of Cassandra Miller’s Chanter for guitar and strings, this concert showcased the skill of Shibe, a truly compelling performer The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Deep listening: the haunting sonic world of Cassandra Miller Her intimate compositions take existing melodies that she refracts, rethinks and expands into compelling new pieces. Ahead of the premiere of a new work for guitarist Sean Shibe, Cassandra Millers talks about process, pleasures and sleep chanting The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024
The week in classical: 74th Aldeburgh Festival; Werther – review From thundering Thorvaldsdóttir to late-night Bach, it’s a standout year for Britten’s music festival, while at the ROH Jonas Kaufmann made a subdued Werther The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Aldeburgh festival premieres review – new music and new thinking illuminate opening weekend Works by Sadie Harrison, David Horne, David Matthews, Michael Finnisy, Francisco Coll and Cassandra Miller were given their first performances over a captivating opening weekend The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Proms 2022: back to normal, but why settle for ‘normal’? The return of international orchestras and an increased focus on concerts outside London are welcome facets, but adventurous and ambitious programming feels in short supply. And, below, our pick of this year’s concerts The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022