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Meet Boris Giltburg

Ahead of his recital on 16 October, Russian-born Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg took a break form his busy schedule to answer a few questions. What are you looking forward to about coming to Cambridge? Have you played here before?I have played in Cambridge many times! Both recitals,...

September 20, 2024

Glassworks: the live experience

We asked Andrew Sterman, saxophonist and flautist with The Philip Glass Ensemble, what is so special about hearing Glassworks live. Composed in 1981 for the 'Walkman Generation', in easily digestible short tracks, the entire piece has only recently begun to been performed live in its...

August 30, 2024

“The power of the performance brought the audience to its feet. What an unforgettable experience we had shared.”

Read Cambridge Independent review of Tenebrae: Path of Miracles at King's College Chapel on 27 March. ...

April 10, 2024

Reviews of Spring 2024

Our spring season was a thrilling journey, taking us from 17th-century Leipzig and late Romantic-era Paris, to northern India and the Mexican desert, finally arriving, triumphant, at Santiago di Compostela. Artists included Stephen Hough, Arcangelo, 12 Ensemble, Jasdeep Singh Degun, Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo and Tenebrae. Read...

April 10, 2024

Meet Jasdeep Singh Degun

"One of the most imaginative musicians in the land" (The Independent), Jasdeep Singh Degun is known for award-winning collaborations across western and Indian music traditions. He's also a virtuoso sitar player, trained by some of north India's finest musicians. He plays in Cambridge on 7...

February 15, 2024

Meet Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo

Amy Williams and Helena Bugallo will perform music by Nancarrow, Reich and Ligeti on 11 March at Fitzwilliam College. We asked them why they chose the programme and what the audience can expect from the concert. It breathes, it dances and it even smiles. When did you...

February 6, 2024

Meet Jonathan Cohen of Arcangelo

Jonathan Cohen is the Founder and Director of Arcangelo, who perform at Trinity College Chapel on 16 February in an all-Bach programme. We asked him about the background of the ensemble and what to expect from the concert. What is the story behind Arcangelo and how/why...

January 26, 2024

Stephen Hough on Chopin, Liszt & Chaminade

Ahead of his recital on 6 February, Sir Stephen Hough introduces the works he will play: Liszt's Piano Sonata for Piano in B minor, Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor and selected works by Chaminade. I have not come across a bar of her music...

January 11, 2024

“The standing ovation was prolonged and heartfelt

Read the Cambridge Independent review of Angela Hewitt's Goldberg variations recital from 13 November. "A pianist at the very apex of virtuosity, at intervals passionate, joyful, melodic, lyrical, contemplative where required, and whose audience was made to feel and to share the sheer totality of commitment...

November 15, 2023