The 2010 Gramophone Awards took place on September 30. One of the most esteemed classical awards ceremonies in the world, the Gramophone Awards provides an excellent barometer of the trends – as well as the health – of the sector.
Read MoreGramophone Awards 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010 15:32:28 BST
The Fairy Queen wins best DVD performance at the Gramophone Awards
Tuesday, 5 October 2010 14:03:02 BST
Photo © Alastair Muir
Opus Arte DVD The Fairy Queen won best DVD performance at the Gramophone magazine awards, this weekend. Purcell’s soaring semi-opera was performed at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2009 and released on DVD in April. The original Gramophone review found the DVD performance to be “beautifully sung, terrifically acted, this is a magnificent show”.
Read MoreSt. George's Day: A celebration of English music
Friday, 23 April 2010 10:13:38 BST
April 23rd is St. George’s Day in England, commemorating the country’s patron saint. It may not be a bank holiday (that’s a national holiday to those not familiar with the UK’s bizarre semantics) but that is no reason to not celebrate. To help with that, here is a look at some of the best composers and classical music to come out of the country represented by the St. George’s Cross.