Culture: Classical

Crossing continents

The I, Culture Orchestra builds relationships in eastern Europe.

Music review: Christian Gerhaher, Gerold Huber | Wigmore Hall

Third-person delivery of a first-person song cycle.

Music review: BBC Proms - Elijah

A perfectly rendered performance of Mendelssohn's greatest oratorio.

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Music review: Prom 53 - Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester/Prom 59 - Hooray for Hollywood

Two of the Proms' annual fixtures set the Albert Hall alight.

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Opera review: Anna Nicole

Don't believe the hype.

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A year in culture: Classical music

Critics' Choice: The Best of 2011

Vocal Futures

Suzi Digby launches a new project for young people with Bach's St Matthew Passion at the core.

Academy of Ancient Music, Sumi Jo

Alexandra Coghlan on an evening of Mozart that leaves a sour taste.

Music review: Les Talens Lyriques, Versailles Opéra Royale

Antoine Dauvergne was no neglected genius, but this production is a pleasant divertissement.

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Music Review: The Marriage of Figaro, English National Opera

Fiona Shaw's delightful direction of Mozart's great opera.