John Eliot Gardiner starts new orchestra and choir after 2023 assault apology
Album of the week
Elgar: Violin Concerto album – Vilde Frang’s exceptional performance makes this one of the finest to appear on disc
In a startling, authoritative performance of Elgar’s demanding masterpiece, the Norwegian violinist and Robin Ticciati are utterly convincing
Prom 58 review
Orchestre de Paris/Mäkelä – electrifying music-making from an elite team
A Parisian-flavoured programme of narrative works by Debussy, Stravinsky and Berlioz was played with precision and panache, full of relishable and memorable moments
Royal Opera House
The Marriage of Figaro review – revival sparkles with young cast
Review
Proms 55 and 56: Berlin Philharmonic/Petrenko – spellbinding magic
Album review
Imogen Holst: Discovering Imogen album – expressive works from composer hiding in plain sight
Autumn arts preview 2024
From Charli XCX and Van Gogh to Gladiator 2: the best culture to go out and see this autumn