Remembering Peter Maxwell Davies
14 March 2016
The English composer, a leading light in contemporary music, has died at the age of 81.
‘The future looks bright’ for female conductors
8 March 2016
The ballet conductor Andrea Quinn reflects on her personal journey to the orchestra pit and leading a conducting workshop for women at the Royal Opera House.
Antonio Pappano and Joyce DiDonato win at the Grammy Awards 2016
16 February 2016
Duo awarded Best Classical Vocal Album for their live album Joyce and Tony: Live from Wigmore Hall.
Music Essentials: ‘The Mighty Handful’ Orchestral Concert
2 February 2016
Our quick introduction to these five influential Russian composers, this month celebrated in a concert with Antonio Pappano and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Rachmaninoff's dark side: Can great artistry exist without the agony of perfectionism?
26 January 2016
Rachmaninoff’s music is adored the world over, but he was plagued with self-doubt.
Pet Shop Boys to perform four dates at the Royal Opera House in July 2016
21 January 2016
'Inner Sanctum' series of concerts will be the duo's only UK performances this year.
Remembering Pierre Boulez
6 January 2016
The great composer and conductor has died at the age of 90.
ROH Chorus and Orchestra members to perform Christmas music at special Lunchtime Recital on 7 December 2015
4 December 2015
Free lunchtime concert will feature French Christmas music by composers including Saint-Saëns and Poulenc.
Theatre Essentials: The Tiger Lillies – Lulu, a Murder Ballad
17 November 2015
Our quick introduction to this dark and twisted take on the Lulu legend from punk cabaret band The Tiger Lillies.
A Modern Orpheus: Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz and Little Bulb Theatre’s Orpheus
16 September 2015
Little Bulb Theatre’s music director Dominic Conway talks about his love of Django and the challenges of representing two musical virtuosos at once.