The Barber of Seville – Rossini’s opera gets a British Victoriana makeover
In the key of 5G
The ‘dimensionalist’ who wrote a symphony for 1,000 phones
Mobiles are usually hated at concert halls. But Huang Ruo wants Mancunians to start using theirs on the way in – and not stop. The Chinese-American explains why the sounds of rain and traffic are all part of the experience
Album review
To Sing of Love – sweetly glowing, beautifully coloured choral music
Partly set to medieval poetry, with eight singers and an orchestra boasting top soloists, these works pull heavily on the heartstrings
Concert review
LA Philharmonic/Dudamel – an Olympian effort from the transatlantic team
No gimmicks, no clutter
Zürich Opera’s is a Ring cycle to cherish, writes Martin Kettle
Review
Andrea Chénier – Pappano ends on a high with this sensational, thrilling revival
‘I was told I was stupid’
Peep Show’s Paterson Joseph on his debut novel – and writing three operas
