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Gallic winds, fearless percussionists and Finnish songs. Classical CDs reviews by Graham Rickson, Sebastian Scotney, Bernard Hughes

The fact that UK higher education is still significantly state-subsidised means, in effect, UK taxpayers continue to fund privately educated students during their university studies.

The tax exemptions enjoyed by the UK’s charitable private schools are estimated to equate to 6% of England’s annual state school budget

The eagerly anticipated Celebrity Concert, and highlight of Con Brio’s current Sligo Music Series, will take place next Friday week, April 8. Previous Celebrity Concerts have featured internationally renowned musicians such as violinist Tasmin Little and pianists Joanna MacGregor and Pascal Rogé. The performer for this season’s concert is at least as renowned as previous […]

What was John Cage thinking when he composed 4’33” (1952)? The work’s manuscript declared that it was written “for any instrument or combination of instruments.” It then specified that there were three movements of set duration—33 seconds, 2 minutes 40 seconds, and 1 minute 20 seconds, respectively. His instructions to the performer(s) were to remain silent. Profound? Funny? Stupid? For many listeners, the jury is still out. Not for me. Recommended: 4’33” P.D.Q. Bach To be a successful musical parodist, one has to be a pretty good musician. When the parody works (as in piani...