The programme was rather an opportunity to hear some of Stravinsky’s more obscure orchestral works. Given that obscurity, it was good to see a full house at the Albert Hall. What was the draw – Rattle ...

There are many ways to approach Mahler, but having witnessed so much self indulgence on the part of some recent conductors (who will remain nameless) it was a blessing and a relief to be in the ...

From what I saw, Valery Gergiev’s recent series of Stravinsky, Debussy and Prokofiev with the London Symphony Orchestra was of mixed quality. But here in their Prom of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, the ...

“Never seen a TARDIS before?” For many in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall, this probably is quite likely! The Proms haven’t had any adventures in time and space since Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary ...

The world’s greatest classic music festival is back. This year, the BBC Proms will run from Friday 18 July through to Saturday 13 September, encapsulating more than 40 ensembles across 86 Proms – 72 ...

Charles Hazlewood introduces the annual Proms performance of Beethoven's 9th, his life-affirming choral symphony, recorded earlier in the season with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, soloists ...

Rattle was on great form here. The Symphonies of Wind Instruments always sounds austere, but Rattle was able to bring out its lyrical side too. To that end, he chose the original version of the score ...