Berlioz
List of News Articles
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Musical hoaxes
27 October 2025
Dishonesty among classical composers? Surely not!![]()
The percussion concerto
1 September 2025
Our examination of the concerto now turns to percussion. Expect the unexpected!![]()
The clarinet concerto
16 June 2025
It's the clarinet's turn to step centre-stage for a look at their concerto repertoire. It's possible Mozart is mentioned!![]()
Visions of the afterlife: the Requiem Mass
20 January 2025
Depending on whom you ask, death can be comforting or inspire holy terror, including in composers writing a Mass for the Dead.![]()
The search for Beethoven's successor
4 November 2024
Beethoven died in 1827. Who would be worthy to take on his mantle?![]()
Ravel and the art of orchestration
25 March 2024
What makes Ravel such a great orchestrator?![]()
The Prix de Rome: a double-edged sword
8 January 2024
Berlioz tried four times to win France's most prestigious competition for young composers. Was it worth it?![]()
A history of the viola concerto, from Telemann to Miller
17 April 2023
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Beyond the Dream: Shakespeare and the Romantics
31 January 2023
We look at the enduring appeal of Shakespeare to 19th century composers.








