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Proms star Elim Chan: ‘Being who you are is powerful. Not all orchestras can take it’

Her conducting is so ravishing that it was claimed one audience member climaxed. Now the Hong Kong-born pioneer is set to give the Proms a spectacular start

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Swan Lake in-the-round at the Royal Albert Hall review: tutu-tacular scales up the spectacle but not the emotion

This 60-strong show is an impressive feat – even if it does lack a frisson

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

Byron Janis obituary

US piano virtuoso renowned for dynamic and lyrical playing as well as championing the cause of his fellow sufferers from arthritis

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

‘Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker’ an extraordinary, superbly jazzed take on a holiday classic

It’s “The Nutcracker” to a totally different beat, and thoroughly entertaining.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Yuri Temirkanov obituary

Russian conductor admired for his electrifying interpretations of his nation’s repertoire, especially Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

How music heals us, even when it's sad – by a neuroscientist leading a new study of musical therapy

When I hear Shania Twain’s You’re Still The One, it takes me back to when I was 15, playing on my Dad’s PC. I was tidying up the mess after he had tried to [take his own life]. He’d been listening to her album, and I played it as I…

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023

The chicest London Christmas events to book now

Have yourself a merry little evening with one of London's best festive events. But hurry, says Annabelle Spranklen, they're selling out fast

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

‘The Nutcracker’ heralds holiday season’s dance programming in Chicago

Here’s a guide to where mice and soldiers will be showing their moves, and other dance performances during the final weeks of 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2023

Coyote Vs. Acme Composer Shares Amazing 'Meep Meep' Song, Now I'm Even More Upset About Warner Bros. Scrapping The Movie

If you were disappointed in Coyote vs. Acme's shelving before, just wait until you hear this meep-tastic clip from its scrapped musical score.

Cinemablend · Nov 10, 2023

Nutcracker review – a Christmas dream of love that goes with a swing

A hunky Action Man opens up a sequin-clad life for the protagonist of Drew McOnie’s jazzy, out-and-proud take on Tchaikovsky’s ballet

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023