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BBCNOW/MacMillan/Childs review – James MacMillan’s nostalgic celebration of the euphonium

The composer conducted his new work Where the Lugar Meets the Glaisnock, beautifully played by the virtuosic David Childs

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Mary, Queen of Scots; Academy Symphony Orchestra/ Wilson; James MacMillan: Ordo Virtutum – review

ENO’s forces excel in a mere two performances of Thea Musgrave’s turbulent, rarely seen 1977 opera

The Guardian - UK

LSO/Pappano review – new era begins with ghosts and great beauty

Chief conductor’s kicks off his first season with the London Symphony Orchestra with energy and thrilling drama in beguiling Sibelius and a new work from James MacMillan

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The week in classical: BBC Proms week one review – hallelujahs all round

First Night fireworks with Elim Chan and co, a triumphant farewell from Mark Elder, and a ravishing love triangle kicked off a re-energised Proms

The Guardian - UK

Prom 4: The Hallé/Mark Elder review: a rapturous reception for this great orchestra from Manchester

It made for a fine climax to its conductor’s distinguished tenure

Evening Standard

Let There Be Light review – MacMillan’s monumental work needs a monumental space

The centrepiece of a thoughtfully curated programme examining light and loss, James MacMillan conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the UK premiere of his 2020 choral work Fiat Lux

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Cumnock Tryst; LSO: A Dance to the Music of Time

James MacMillan’s inspiring four-day festival brings together top-class professionals and local performers, and Antonio Pappano gives the Barbican a tantalising taster

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The week in classical: RLPO/ Hindoyan; Maxwell Quartet and Alasdair Beatson; The Marriage of Figaro – review

In Latin party mood, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and charismatic chief conductor Domingo Hindoyan bid farewell to their percussionist of 40 years. Plus, a James MacMillan fanfare and Figaro at its finest

The Guardian - UK

Pulp at Cardiff International Arena: Stage times, banned items, support setlist and more

Pulp's UK tour was first announced by frontman Jarvis Cocker last autumn and they will be at the CIA tonight (July 12)

Wales Online

Ex Cathedra/Skidmore review – choral programme delivered with impressive assurance

Works by James MacMillan, John Joubert, Sally Beamish and Alec Roth formed this Remembrance Sunday programme in which the earlier two pieces felt more impactful

The Guardian - UK

SCO/Emelyanychev/Benedetti review – MacMillan’s violin concerto discomfits and intrigues

James MacMillan’s evocative Second Violin Concerto was premiered by Nicola Benedetti and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a committed and accomplished performance

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: The Makropulos Affair; Elisabeth Leonskaja & Staatskapelle Streichquartett

Janáček’s knotty study of immortality soars at Welsh National Opera; the great pianist radiates grace and power. Plus a word on Weir and MacMillan

The Guardian - UK

A ringing coda: the music at the Queen’s funeral was both solemn and sublime

As well as the time-honoured 18th-century Sentences and familiar hymns, Westminster Abbey heard superb new work by Judith Weir and James MacMillan

The Guardian - UK

Scottish composer writes new anthem for Queen's funeral

A SCOTTISH composer has written a new anthem for the Queen’s funeral.

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Music fans in for treat as Cumnock Tryst set to deliver packed line-up

The festival will be back in front of live audiences this year following its enforced Covid absence.

Daily Record

Classical stars set to light up Ayrshire at the Cumnock Tryst Festival

THE annual Cumnock Tryst is set to feature performances from a string of top names in East Ayrshire.

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