The Biggest Classical Music Trends of 2017
As we look forward to another fruitful, exciting year for classical music, and for Dorico especially, it’s also worth casting an eye back over the year now past. Here, we take a look back over some of the most notable trends that took place in the world of classical...
Five Influential Film Scores (To Shape Your Festive Viewing)
Everyone knows that Christmas is all about lying back and relaxing in front of the TV with a glass of mulled wine and a fantastic movie – and with some of the most influential film scores of all time, these movies are a treat for the ears as well as the eyes. King...
Could Classical Music Treat Your Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Whether you’re a believer in Shakespeare’s famous adage that music is the food of love, or Delius’ belief that it’s an ‘outburst of the soul’, the idea that there’s a connection between music and our emotional state has proved to be a common and enduring one....
Does Classical Music Have a Diversity Problem?
Earlier this year, the latest opera by acclaimed Hungarian composer-conductor Peter Eötvös was due to make its London premiere. A tale of the immigrant experience centring around a bustling Chinese restaurant, The Golden Dragon had already impressed audiences and...