A creative crossroads

Guitarist and composer Stephen Goss explores how one moment – the music student’s initial choice of instrument – creates ripples felt throughout their usical life, reflecting on how this one decision can affect an artist's understanding and experience of music much further down the line

Ivors Classical Awards nominations revealed

Winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony at London’s BFI Southbank on 12 November

A new model for arts funding in England

It’s a pivotal moment for arts funding in the UK, with a review of Arts Council England promised by the new Labour government. Arts consultant and former ABO chief executive Mark Pemberton puts forward his thoughts on a new structure for the Arts Council

Flow state: Sharon Bezaly and Rosey Chan on the art of improvisation

When classical flautist Sharon Bezaly paired up with experienced improvisor Rosey Chan, the idea of performing off the cuff was hugely intimidating. But the pair soon found common ground, resulting in an extraordinary one-take recording project. Claire Jackson finds out more

A pregnant pause?

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A creative crossroads

Guitarist and composer Stephen Goss explores how one moment – the music student’s initial choice of...

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A creative crossroads

Guitarist and composer Stephen Goss explores how one moment – the music student’s initial choice of...

A pregnant pause?

Maintaining a career in classical music is a constant balancing act – any change in circumstances...