Colin Matthews on his new album, 'Sea Scapes'

Colin Matthews on his new album, 'Sea Scapes'

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Violinist Hugo Ticciati on O/Modernt's 'Milestones'

In this week's Gramophone Podcast, Hugo Ticciati talks to Editor Martin Cullingford about the fascinating new album from his ensemble O/Modernt, released on the Signum label. Called Milestones, it marks 500 years since the death of Josquin, 50 since the death of Stravinsky, and 3 ...  Show more

Celebrating Wigmore Hall at 125 with Director John Gilhooly and author Julia Boyd

On May 31, 1901 London's Wigmore Hall (originally Bechstein Hall) opened its doors, and hosted its first concert. Among the performers were the great Belgian violinist and composer Eugène Ysaÿe and the Italian pianist and composer Ferruccio Busoni. Mrs Helen Trust, a much-admired ...  Show more

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