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Renowned violinist applauds the technical proficiency of young players although he finds new teaching methods a ‘brain and heart turn-off’

Opera company will leave capital by March 2029 and develop artistic programme for new base

Bristol City Council has written off £93million so far on the concert hall refurbishment

London is a global cultural powerhouse and it must stay that way. It is home to some of the world’s most renowned theatres, galleries, museums and music venues and it has been a crucible for art and culture throughout the ages. When I was director of Tate, I sought to…

Lord Sumption — former Supreme Court judge plus medieval historian — has the reputation of being the cleverest man in England. To this can be added that he’s an ornament to the London arts scene. I’m talking about his resignation from the board of the English National Opera. By quitting…

René Olivieri tells Hay festival the charity is in process of deciding what to do about stolen objects in its properties

Editorial: It is refreshing to hear new ideas, but dividing culture into the best and the rest won’t do anyone any good

We’ve faced criticism for investing in areas outside London, but people around England told us they wanted to experience culture close to home, says Arts Council England chair Nicholas Serota

So this is what “a re-imagined artistic and business model” looks like at London’s second opera house, the ENO: a programme featuring the company’s best-loved hits and no Wagner.