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Today is World Arthritis Day. Byron Janis plays Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninov.

Oct 12, 2026 | News, Ramblings, Unexpected, Videos

As some of you know, I suffer from arthritis – ironically, given this website, sometimes badly in the wrists and fingers. Nevertheless I shall continue to be stoical. The pianist Byron Janis (1928-2024) “overcame debilitating arthritis”, so...

The Ivors Academy signs new agreement with PRS for Music to amplify the growth of The Ivors Composer Awards.

Oct 9, 2026 | News

THE IVORS ACADEMY SIGNS NEW AGREEMENT WITH PRS FOR MUSIC TO AMPLIFY THE GROWTH OF THE IVORS COMPOSER AWARDSThe Ivors Composer Awards recognise excellence in composition across all genres and disciplines including classical, jazz, sound arts, theatre, media and screen....

Sir Simon Rattle extends contract as Chief Conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra until 2033.

Oct 8, 2026 | News

Of the extension, Sir Simon said, “There is an accepted language for contract renewal, but I find that I cannot bring myself to write it! For me, it’s simple: I love these musicians and I have never been happier. Herbert Blomstedt sent me a touching video message on...

Winners announced for Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2026.

Oct 7, 2026 | News

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR GRAMOPHONE CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS 2026 Isabelle Faust wins Artist of the Year and Concerto Award at Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2026 (c) Colin Miller Jean Rondeau’s epic Louis Couperin project wins Recording of the Year and...

Many Happy Returns to Charles Dutoit, 90 today.

Oct 7, 2026 | News, Recording Soundbites, Videos

Too many excerpts, as determined by YouTube! From 1973, a concert of Haydn, Mozart (K456; PC 18)* and Stravinsky’s Apollon Musagète, with Martha Argerich*, Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti della RAI di Napoli… From just a couple of years ago… ***...

The Australian Chamber Orchestra closes 50th anniversary year with world premiere recording of Valentin Silvestrov’s Moments of Memory (VI).

Oct 6, 2026 | News

The Australian Chamber Orchestra closes 50th anniversary year with world premiere recording of Valentin Silvestrov’s Moments of Memory (VI) The album also features Pēteris Vasks’s Vox Amoris and Arnold Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht Released on ABC Classic on 30 October...