Our Eyes Looking for God review – exploring the Black British experience in rap, reggae and arias
By Alexandra Coghlan

The Pit, Barbican, LondonRenell Shaw and TD Moyo’s new opera, with libretto by April Koyejo-Audiger, tells a tragic story of two cousins. Gamba Cole shines as Adjani

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/11/our-eyes-looking-for-god-review-the-pit-barbican-london

#Classicalmusic #Opera #Culture #Music #TheGuardian #AlexandraCoghlan

Good morning Faes!
Starting today with charming music by C.P.E.Bach: Concerto in A minor for Keyboard Strings & B.c Wq.1 H.403
https://youtu.be/T3zf5__vEPI
#music #ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

Lucas Debargue: Gershwin Variations album review – freshness and flair
By Clive Paget

(Sony)Alongside supple and distinctive accounts of Rhapsody in Blue and the Piano Concerto and Preludes, the French pianist showcases his jazz chops in reinterpretations of Gershwin’s timeless songs

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/11/lucas-debargue-gershwin-variations-album-review

#Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #Jazz #TheGuardian #ClivePaget

“[Seattle’s] Bumbershoot has always been most effective when it has been all things to all people,” he added. “Your parents could go and see Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Mavis Staples or something, and then you could go see some punk band you like playing on the other side of the Seattle Center. It feels to me like it’s starting to land back in a place that seems appropriate for the venue and legacy of the festival.”

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/photos-scenes-from-bumbershoot-2026-day-1/

#Seattle #Bumbershoot #Music #Arts

Lise Davidsen: Verdi album review
By Clive Paget

(Decca)Focusing on five Verdian heroines (and anti-heroines), the soprano has chosen roles that fit her formidable vocal talents perfectly. Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra provide detailed accompaniment for these striking portraits

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/10/lise-davidsen-verdi-album-review-edward-gardner-london-philharmonic-orchestra

#Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #Opera #LondonPhilharmonicOrchestra #EdwardGardner #TheGuardian #ClivePaget

The 2026 Proms: tell us about your favourite concerts
By Imogen Tilden

Ahead of Saturday’s Last Night, we want to hear what you’ve enjoyed this year. Has any of the new music made it on to your playlists? Which soloists wowed you? Did you sing along to Hey Jude with the Jupiter Ensemble? Share your listening experiences in the comments

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/10/the-2026-proms-tell-us-about-your-favourite-concerts

#Proms2026 #Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #TheGuardian #ImogenTilden

#JeudiAutoEdition Connaissez-vous ma Fantaisie op. 3 pour #alto, #clarinette en la et #piano ? Composée en 2018, d’une durée de 11 minutes environ, elle vous fera naviguer dans une esthétique inspirée de Debussy, avec quelques touches de Ravel ➡️ https://nicolashussein.fr/produit/fantaisie-pour-alto-clarinette-et-piano-op-3/ #musique #musiqueClassique #classicalMusic #music #myWork #newMusic #composition

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Intérieur partition : Nicolas Hussein, Fantaisie opus 3 pour alto, clarinette et piano

Good morning Flowers!
Today we start with music by the Johann Gottlieb Goldberg (1727 – 1756): Trio Sonata in A minor for 2 Violins & B.c DürG 11
https://youtu.be/-QHWJYaODWw
#music #ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

Shinichiro Yokota - Right Here Right Now https://shinichiroyokota.bandcamp.com/track/right-here-right-now-2

#music #house

Firewater: "Three Legged Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Yr7O9bPcc #music

Forget vinyl v digital debates, this kind of musical ‘authenticity’ brings real rewards
By Tom Service

Period instruments are miles away from retro affectation, and as two Proms this week will show, can actually bring historical music up to the moment

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/09/period-instruments-early-music

#Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #Proms2026 #TheGuardian #TomService

Good morning, Faeries!
Starting humpday with lots of ☕ ☕ ☕ & excellent music by Giovanni Lorenzo Gregori (1663 – 1745) : 10 Concerti grossi per due violini concertati con i ripieni se piace, alto viola, arcileuto o violoncello, con il basso per l’organo, Op. 2 (Lucca, 1698)
https://youtu.be/cWKxzveenuw
#Music #ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

Yuja review – portrait of star pianist who is intellectually curious and deeply musically attuned
By Leslie Felperin

Musician is also rattled to find her appearance gets far more attention than her playing in this reflective documentary from Lorna Tucker

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/09/yuja-review-portrait-of-star-pianist-who-is-intellectually-curious-and-deeply-musically-attuned

#Film #Documentaryfilms #Musicdocumentary #YujaWang #Classicalmusic #Culture #Music #China #AsiaPacific #Worldnews #TheGuardian #LeslieFelperin

I co-founded an orchestra 18 years ago. Since then, I’ve seen doors close for working-class musicians | Robert Ames
By Robert Ames

I have lost patience with the sector’s talk of diversity when it refuses to acknowledge those people who can’t afford to keep playing

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/09/orchestra-opportunities-working-class-musicians-disappear

#Classicalmusic #Culture #Music #Youngpeople #Workcareers #TheGuardian #RobertAmes

Woah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqBTf6DbxM

#Music

Today is brought to you by #AmigoTheDevil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJbikQuD6Ww

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Freiburg Baroque Orch/Rattle/Faust review – ‘problem’ Schumann works shine in exceptional evening
By Clive Paget

Royal Albert Hall, LondonSimon Rattle, guest conducting the period instrument ensemble, brought insights and detail to these three lesser known works by Schumann. Isabelle Faust was a spirited and graceful soloist in the Violin Concerto

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/08/freiburg-baroque-orchestra-rattle-faust-review-royal-albert-hall-proms

#Proms2026 #Classicalmusic #Culture #Music #Proms #SimonRattle #TheGuardian #ClivePaget

#Oxford #music people: come along and #PlayForFun with #Cowley #orchestra #tomorrow! No auditions, no performances, no commitment required. https://cowleyorchestra.weebly.com/dates.html All #OrchestralInstruments welcome. #violin #viola #cello #DoubleBass #flute #clarinet #oboe #bassoon #trumpet #cornet #horn #trombone #tuba why not try #conducting taking turns with others? Also, feel free to suggest a piece from our vast #MusicLibrary (>350 sets). #JoinIn #PlaySomeMusic #ClassicalMusic #Baroque thru to #FilmMusic

Good morning Flowers!
Starting today with lots of ☕ ☕ ☕ & delicious music by Christoph Schaffrath: Concerto in C minor for Keyboard, Strings & B.c CSWV:C:11
https://youtu.be/VzmEsvXLqFw
#Music #ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

[#rediffusion] Évadez-vous en Catalogne avec le #trio Isnino #violon #alto #violoncelle ! Isaac #Albéniz, España, Capricho catalán (extrait) https://makertube.net/w/qEiNAq9Vc7hJnGEB9g8aVt Merci d'avance pour vos vues / likes / abonnements / partages 😍🙏🎶🎻 #myWork #musique #musiqueClassique #classicalMusic #music @music

Molly Tuttle: "Helpless" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWZ5_uKL428 #music

BBCSO/Oramo/Gillam/Kanneh-Mason/Goldscheider review – Simcock’s triple concerto bursts with musical interest
By Clive Paget

Royal Albert Hall, LondonGwilym Simcock’s concerto – written for Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Ben Goldscheider and Jess Gillam (cello, horn and sax) – had problems of balance but at its best was a riot of colours and energy

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/07/bbcso-oramo-gillam-kanneh-mason-goldscheider-prom-review-simcock-triple-concerto

#Proms2026 #Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #Proms #GwilymSimcock #ShekuKannehMason #TheGuardian #ClivePaget

Good morning Faes!
Another Monday, another week. Celebrating with lots of ☕ ☕ ☕ & whimsical music by Telemann: Concerto in B minor for 2 Flutes, Bassoon, Strings & B.c TWV 53:h1
https://youtu.be/dxr8Oyk5Pbk
#Music #ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

‘Will I screw this up?’ How I played timpani for the Philharmonia Orchestra – with no drumming experience
By Tim Jonze

He hasn’t seen the score and can’t actually play his instrument. But with the help of a virtual headset, our writer joins the revered orchestra for the rollicking finale of Rossini’s William Tell Overture

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/07/timpani-philharmonia-orchestra-virtual-headset-william-tell

#Classicalmusic #Culture #ThePhilharmoniaOrchestra #Music #Virtualreality #SouthbankCentre #TheGuardian #TimJonze

https://youtu.be/Y2pT1D89FLs

#Music #RATM #KillingInTheName #Cover #MusicaLatina

New #blog #post: Gratitude Day 6: Music

https://rldane.space/gratitude-day-6-music.html

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This was another one that was lot of fun to write. :)

cc: my wonderful #chorus: @joel @dm @sotolf @thedoctor @pixx @orbitalmartian @adamsdesk @krafter @roguefoam @clayton @giantspacesquid @stfn

(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request! :)

#rlDaneWriting #blost #SeptemberTheme #SeptemberBloggingTheme #SepThemeBear #SeptemberGratitude #gratitude #thankfulness #music

RLPO/Manze review – all-British Prom features fiery theatrics and cheeky subversion
By Clive Paget

Royal Albert Hall, LondonSmartly programmed Prom included a nimble rendition of Britten’s Violin Concerto, the visionary masterpiece that is Vaughan Williams’s Ninth, and the world premiere of Carmel Smickersgill’s A Brick Thrown With Love

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/06/rlpo-andrew-manze-prom-review-simone-lamsma-carmel-smickersgill

#Proms2026 #Proms #Music #Culture #Classicalmusic #RoyalLiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestra #TheGuardian #ClivePaget

The Staves: "I'm on Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYHfBWOzzUw #music

Coming up in the next few hours:
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Good morning, Flowers!
It will be a stormy Saturday, coping by drinking lots of ☕ ☕ ☕ & listening to calm #music by G.P.Telemann: Concerto in A minor for 2 Recorders, Strings & B.c TWV 52:a2
https://youtu.be/YcqI_FuK10M
#ClassicalMusic #BarockMusic

Chris Smither: "Leave the Light On" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THQO-JLjMnA #music

Berlin Philharmonic/ Petrenko/ Hadelich review – flawless musical beauty
By Flora Willson

Royal Albert Hall, LondonIn their second Proms concert, the Berlin Phil brought Beethoven’s Violin Concerto (with Augustin Hadelich the virtuosic and breathtaking soloist), and a detailed and compelling take on Scriabin’s third symphony

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/04/berlin-philharmonic-kirill-petrenko-augustin-hadelich-prom-review-beethoven-scriabin

#Proms2026 #Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #BerlinPhilharmonic #KirillPetrenko #TheGuardian #FloraWillson

Vista, Saarikoski Songs, Three Preludes album review – Saariaho’s iridescent visions evocatively rendered
By Clive Paget

Komsi/Nyman/BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oramo(Ondine)Three works by the idiosyncratic Finnish composer who died in 2023 are recorded for the first time

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/04/kaija-saariaho-vista-saarikoski-songs-three-preludes-album-review

#Classicalmusic #Music #Culture #TheGuardian #ClivePaget