Our critic tracked one concert, from its first rehearsals to its first performance. Practice is only part of what makes this ensemble excellent.

How is the classical music world changing? Looking back on a dizzying year, we pay particular attention to performers’ ...

Julia Wolfe’s UnEarth will be on at the Barbican in January - Barbican As the winter evenings draw in, music becomes a solace as well as a pleasure. So far this year we’ve enjoyed a Proms season for ...