Uri Caine on Beethoven and improvisation 21 November 2012 Uri Caine is a New York City-based composer, pianist and improviser famed for his ingenious weaving together of the classical and jazz traditions. Tomorrow, to round off our Beethoven 1… Read more
Celebrating 40 years of the RNCM 15 November 2012 Today is the beginning of a landmark year ahead for the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1973 when the Northern School… Read more
Louise Brooks: Doing it Herself 2 November 2012 ‘In writing the history of a life, I believe absolutely that the reader cannot understand the character and deeds of the subject, unless he is given a basic understanding of… Read more