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Diary: a week with Beatrice Nicholas

Friday I wake up feeling rested after lying in until 9 a.m. Although I’m opening the Black Voices Festival tonight, my mind is focused on … Read more

Six in Sixty: Beatrice Nicholas

Early bird or night owl?  One hundred per cent night owl. One routine you swear by?  ​​​​I’m actually very bad at routine but I try … Read more

Pulling the strings

As Hijinx marks the tenth anniversary UK tour of Meet Fred, Director Ben Pettitt-Wade reflects on access, authorship and why a small puppet’s battle with … Read more

sideNotes: Mariah Carey in the blue

The song Italy lent to the world. It is 7 February 2026, and the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is under way … Read more

Introducing… Mélisse Brunet

You’ve built a remarkable career across Europe and the United States, leading orchestras with “uncommon emotional intensity”. When you step onto the podium, what are … Read more

Classical Music Signings Feb 2026

Soprano Jazmine Saunders has joined IMG Artists for general management. Currently a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, her recent roles … Read more

Classical music in transition

Classical music in transition and the continued importance of human interaction An interview with Fabienne Krause, Managing Director of Classical:NEXT, by Gilles Doré, Executive Director … Read more