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Gramophone 19.Nov.22

The American composer Ned Rorem has died

In tribute to the American composer and diarist Ned Rorem, who has died at the age of 99, we republish an article Philip Kennicott (a fellow Pulitzer Prize winner) wrote for Gramophone last year, and also offer a special playlist of his music

Gramophone 18.Nov.22

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Happy Birthday to the composer and violist #LillianFuchs born on this day in 1901!
She had a remarkable career and her recording of the Bach #CelloSuites are utterly fascinating…

Gramophone 18.Nov.22

Icon: Carlos Kleibe

David Patrick Stearns offers a profile of Carlos Kleiber, a complex, fascinating conductor and an often prickly character under whose guidance even the greatest of artists would surpass themselves.

Gramophone 18.Nov.22

Top 10 Britten Sinfonia Recordings

10 of the best recordings from Britten Sinfonia reminding us just why the Britten Sinfonia is such a fine, not to mention versatile, ensemble, and sought after for the studio!

Gramophone 17.Nov.22

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1. @stjohnscam announces Truro Cathedral's current Director of Music, Christopher Gray to succeed Andrew Nethsingha, who is leaving for Westminster Abbey
2. Jonathan Cohen…

Gramophone 16.Nov.22

Christopher Gray named Music Director of St Johns College, Cambridge

Christopher Gray announced as Director of Music at The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, taking over from Andrew Nethsingha who is leaving for Westminster Abbey

Gramophone 16.Nov.22

Jonathan Cohen - Conductor announced as Artistic Director of Handel and Haydn Societyfrom 2023/24 season for a period of four ...

Jonathan Cohen - Conductor announced as Artistic Director of Handel and Haydn Society
from 2023/24 season for a period of four years
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Gramophone 15.Nov.22

This Christmas, treat yourself to a subscription to Gramophone - the magazine for the classical collector. Use promotion code...

This Christmas, treat yourself to a subscription to Gramophone - the magazine for the classical collector.
Use promotion code XMAS25 and you'll receive a 25% discount and free…

Gramophone 10.Nov.22

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Not just the way we fund the arts, but even the way we talk about it, is wrong
In response to major cuts from the @aceagrams Editor Martin Cullingford questions the word…

Gramophone 10.Nov.22

Mozarts Symphony No 40: A deep dive into the best recordings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts penultimate symphony is perhaps his most popular. Richard Wigmore surveys a selection of recordings and busts a few Mozartian myths along the way

Gramophone 09.Nov.22

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Introducing 10 works by women composers that you need to listen to!
Committing to celebrating the music of women.
Check out the wonderful @donne_uk @herensemblemusic for advocacy…

Gramophone 08.Nov.22

Distant Melodies: An Evening with Edward DusinberreCome along for a very special event at Bloomsbury House hosted by Faber Boo...

Distant Melodies: An Evening with Edward Dusinberre
Come along for a very special event at Bloomsbury House hosted by Faber Books with multi-award-winning violinist Edward…

Gramophone 08.Nov.22

Introducing the November 2022 issue of Gramophone, featuring Christophe Rousset

Introducing the November issue: Christophe Rousset on Lully, Couperin and three decades of Les Talens Lyriques; Decca's Solti Ring remastered for Spatial Audio and sounding better…

Gramophone 08.Nov.22

Gramophone Editor's Choice: November 2022 | The best new classical recordings

Editor Martin Cullingford introduces the finest recordings from this month's reviews #classicalmusic

Gramophone 07.Nov.22

Top 10 Prokofiev recordings

(Link) the week with a look at 10 of the top Prokofiev recordings ever made

Gramophone 07.Nov.22

Video of the Day: United Strings of Europe play Joanna Marsh, Another Eden

#VideoOfTheDay is a beautiful work, Another Eden for six strings by #JoannaMarsh and commissioned by the United Strings of Europe
The piece is part of the United Strings of…

Gramophone 03.Nov.22

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Apple Music has a wonderful twist on the festive album tradition!Some of todays leading artists offer their own versions of their favourite Christmas works!
From traditional…

Gramophone 01.Nov.22

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5 works that arent Danse Macabre to explore this Halloween!
What are you listening to today?
#halloweenmusic #classicalmusic #liszt #tchaikovsky #georgecrumb #britten #saariaho

Gramophone 31.Oct.22

Ukraine's Illia Ovcharenko wins the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition

Ukraine's Illia Ovcharenko has won the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition. Watch all of the performances from this year's finals

Gramophone 29.Oct.22

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The American composer Ned Rorem has died

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Icon: Carlos Kleibe

Top 10 Britten Sinfonia Recordings

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Christopher Gray named Music Director of St Johns College, Cambridge

Jonathan Cohen - Conductor announced as Artistic Director of Handel and Haydn Societyfrom 2023/24 season for a period of four ...

This Christmas, treat yourself to a subscription to Gramophone - the magazine for the classical collector. Use promotion code...

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Mozarts Symphony No 40: A deep dive into the best recordings

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Distant Melodies: An Evening with Edward DusinberreCome along for a very special event at Bloomsbury House hosted by Faber Boo...

Introducing the November 2022 issue of Gramophone, featuring Christophe Rousset

Gramophone Editor's Choice: November 2022 | The best new classical recordings

Top 10 Prokofiev recordings

Video of the Day: United Strings of Europe play Joanna Marsh, Another Eden

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Ukraine's Illia Ovcharenko wins the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition

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