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The royal talks to Camilla Tominey about her passion for all kinds of music, launching a charity, and teaching incognito for 13 years

Big box bonanza: French song, seasonal transcriptions and 20th century orchestral music Reviews by Graham Rickson

The Case of Marine A tells the controversial story of al Blackman. Plus: the thrilling final part of Murder in Provence. Here’s everything to watch this evening

A stylish visit from Manchester's finest. Classical music review by Alexandra Coghlan

For decades, the 25 largest orchestras in the United States have been led almost exclusively by white men. That is going to change. The Baltimore S

Jonathon Heyward is the first person of color to be the orchestra’s music director in its 106-year history.

The British tenor Allan Clayton’s portrayal of the title role in Brett Dean’s opera is personal, emotional — and a breakthrough.

The charms of Donizetti’s comic opera continue to elude, while a Holst rarity shines in an elegant fusion of music and movement

Savitri was given a rare outing in a concert that framed Holst’s Indian opera with works by Grace Williams and Britten, and closed with a boundary-crossing fusion that Holst would have relished<br>

The return of international orchestras and an increased focus on concerts outside London are welcome facets, but adventurous and ambitious programming feels in short supply. And, below, our pick of this year’s concerts