Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop Lunar tunes As Marin Alsop records a new space-themed symphony with the London Symphony Orchestra, she speaks to Stephen Moss about leading the way for female conductors and where her career might lead next Marin Alsop is looking a little tired. So am I. I’ve been pursuing her since May when she was […]

Britten-Pears Art

Britten-Pears Art Britten’s got talent… As the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tom Stewart speaks to past and present staff and students In October 1976, the tenor Peter Pears was in Canada to perform music by Benjamin Britten, his partner of 37 years. Midway through a newspaper interview, the phone rang. The […]

Music that changed me

Music that changed me Lang Lang Pianist Chinese pianist Lang Lang has won plaudits for his mastery of the classical repertoire, performing with conductors including Daniel Barenboim and Simon Rattle. But his extrovert performances of works ranging from Chinese folksongs to Metallica and Herbie Hancock have also inspired millions of children to learn the piano. […]