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A double-bass player walks to work in the Taiswald I started to go to Pontresina with my parents at the age of 12, more years ago than...

Hello, it's September. How did that happen?! Here are a few things I'm doing this month: do come along if you're in the vicini...

My interview with the great Nina Stemme is in today's Independent, trailing her appearance as Salome at the Proms on Saturday night . B...

Here's my write-up for the Indy of last night at the Proms , where things are turning seriously steamy in the Ring. A slightly less pa...

Der Jonas's love-in with London continued as he scooped two prizes at the inaugural International Opera Awards last night. Commentin...

You'll need sandiwches, water, strong shoes and even stronger legs - those operas are loooong - but where else in the world can you go t...

1. Go to the eclectic Women of the World Festival at the Southbank . Among musically-oriented treats today are Jessye Norman (yes), speaking...

Quite a feast at the Dorchester yesterday for the Gramophone Awards. First of all, it was Benjamin's big day [left]. Since the BBC h...

Here's my review of last night's absolutely unbelievable night at the ROH for The Independent. It may seem a bit effusive, but it...

The grand finale of Placido Domingo's Operalia competition is on Sunday 10 June. Reflect that this contest has launched the careers of ...