Sacred Cow: Let’s eliminate the term “maestro”
Opera director Greg Eldridge calls for us to put the 'nonsensical' term to bed.
Opera director Greg Eldridge calls for us to put the 'nonsensical' term to bed.
Is it time to ditch star ratings? Shamistha de Soysa would be happy to see them go.
Diana Simmonds considers the showbiz adage, ‘never work with animals or children’, as sound advice on the animal front.
Robert Veel argues that applause for individual musicians now overshadows the performance itself.
Diana Simmonds implores you to switch off your phone and enjoy the show.
Perhaps the solution to the never-ending debate about when to applaud at classical music concerts is to ban all applause.
Frustrated by website logins, Ian Whitney asks why arts organisations make it so hard for us to give them our money.
It’s time for ageing audiences to put their demands for old-fashioned opera out to pasture.
Applauding too soon and leaving before the final credits roll robs you of the full experience, argues Christine Hinton.
We're asking our readers for their thoughts on the subjects that get their goat.
Enough of the clichés and hyperbole in concert advertising!
Has the time come for us to take a serious look at the way we teach music to children?
Why does classical music seem unable to keep up with the times?