National
Why it always feels like the festive season
Our major festivals are increasingly finding themselves in competition with the growing number of festivals initiated by arts centres.
Understanding the copyright battleground
The creative sector's battle over copyright is likely to come to a head in 2017. We decode the jargon and…
Switch your New Year's resolution for one you can keep
Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they focus on fixing or changing ourselves. There is a better way to start…
Diversity is a white word
The superficial scramble for cultural diversity is not addressing the deep causes of exclusion and the power imbalance in the…
Johann Sebastian Bach – Rafał Blechacz
Vibrant muscular playing of Bach but no stand-out interpretations.
Ironwood – Brahms – Tones of Romantic Extravagance
Brilliant, questioning and engaging.
Philip Glass: Piano Works Víkingur Ólafsson
Icelandic Glass a fine debut album though restricted by repertoire.
Johann Sebastian Bach: The French Suites Murray Perahia
A first-rate recording brimming with humanity.
Haydn Symphonies 78 - 81 Accademia Bizantina Ottavio Dantone
Revelatory interpretations of four of Haydn’s mature Symphonies.
Teaching doctors empathy through art
Health care students are developing their empathy, moral insight and cultural awareness through a program that helps them look at…