The Guardian

From fact to fantasie: discovering the real Schumann

Robert Schumann’s tragic life has long coloured our view of his music. But as pianist Jonathan Biss concludes a year long series of concerts, he finds a composer betrayed by his biography.

The Telegraph

Carrie Cracknell interview: ‘I’m no opera expert, but I didn’t hesitate to take on Wozzeck’

Young director Carrie Cracknell has worked on devised, experimental and classical theatre but now she’s moved on to opera.

The Times

Walter Scott fans attack Royal Opera’s view of Highlanders as smelly savages

Hairy, smelly savages, or noble warriors? A fierce argument over Sir Walter Scott’s real views on Highlanders has opened a bitter divide between the writer’s supporters and the opera world of Covent Garden.

Classic FM

Vasily Petrenko in Tim Lihoreau’s Wednesday Web Chat

Join the conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in our weekly web chat. 

Gramophone

Gramophone June 2013 issue now on sale!

Hear excerpts from all of the months’ Gramophone Choice recordings on the Gramophone Player.

Classical Music

BBC Young Musicians 2014: Open for entries

The BBC’s Young Musician 2014 has launched, unveiling Nicola Benedetti as an ambassador and introducing a new award for young jazz musicians.

Classical Source

Simon Halsey Will Step Down As Berlin Radio Choir’s Principal Conductor In 2016

Simon Halsey will not be extending his contract as principal conductor of Rundfunkchor Berlin after its current term ends in summer 2016.