• Mahler’s Sixth Sense

    This year marks 120 years since the premiere of Gustav Mahler’s (1860-1911) Sixth Symphony (1904, rev.1906). Mahler now ranks amongst the most popular of classical composers. This is heartening to his memory, and a kick in the teeth for the Third Reich and those antisemitic Viennese who supported that regime. They airbrushed Mahler from history…

  • Lastingham’s lasting impression

    Laura van der Heijden’s Ryedale Festival recital at St. Mary’s, Lastingham, demonstrated how a 20th-century cello piece stole the show from Bach.

  • When Ol’ blue eyes meets Brahms

    Frank Sinatra’s classic album Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! just turned 70, bridging the gap between old-school ballads and rock ‘n’ roll. Matt Ford’s concert at the Ryedale Festival captivated his audience with this celebration.

  • The Gesualdos: And then there were five

    The Gesualdo Six delivered a captivating concert in York during the Ryedale Festival, despite last-minute programme changes and being one man down.

  • Heartsease in Hovingham

    Maryam Wocial and Audrey Hyland’s Ryedale Festival recital, ‘What the Heart Remembers’, creatively interwove songs about love and loss, leaving the audience enchanted.

  • Brahms and Tchaikovsky revisited in Harrogate

    A BBC Philharmonic concert in Harrogate featured a sturdy performance of Brahms’s First Symphony and, and an exquisite rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, showcasing conductor Ben Glassberg and soloist Hana Chang.

  • Yorkshire: The proof of the pudding is in the listening

    Yorkshire offers a summer 2026 music festival buffet, serving memorable music and fine musicians.

  • What if Beethoven had one more?

    What if Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony were real? Richard Kluger’s provocative novel ignites debate over artistic ownership amidst scandal and ambition.

  • Classic: ‘Down for the Count’

    Down for the Count brings the classic swing vibe to life, recreating iconic big band tunes for new audiences.