Benjamin Britten’s penultimate opera Owen Wingrave, Op. 85 is unusual in being expressly written for the television. With a libretto by Myfanwy Piper, and based on a short story by Henry James, it ...

It was Serge Koussevitzky, the Jewish-born Russian conductor of the Boston Symphony, who commissioned British composer Benjamin Britten to write his opera, Peter Grimes. And it was the “Four ...

Benjamin Britten’s much-played score The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra was first commissioned for this 1946 film, which was made to inform aspiring musicians about each instrument in a ...

Venue: Festival Theatre | Adelaide Festival Centre SA Dates: 21 February – 1 March 2026 Bookings: www.adelaidefestival.com.au ...

The Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra invites the community to an event-filled family day of music and art. “This is our one concert of the year that we really pitch to students, ...

Every Friday at noon and 6pm Jennifer Reason curates and hosts the Local Artist Feature on air, created to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary talent right here in our region. Come meet your ...

In the Western world, Saint Cecilia has long been honoured as the Patron Saint of music and musicians. On her feast day in 2024, the Danish National Vocal Ensemble and Conductor Laureate Marcus Creed ...

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company now entering its 14th year, announced that its 2026 season will feature a new format and a new venue.

Richard Phillips, who has died aged 85, was the doyen of British classical musical festivals, starting, running or rescuing more than 100 events, including the internationally renowned festivals of ...

Gyles attempts to sing his own version of a Benjamin Britten opera, Emma explains why she can't remember the plot of The Great Gatsby and one of the players finally gets their first minute. Host: Sue ...

William Golding’s daughter Judy Carver recalls the seismic effect Lord of the Flies had on her father’s life and work.

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s two-concert Summer Season runs in The Playhouse Opera next month.