This is a release of genuine importance, one that demands the attention of anyone with a serious interest in twentieth-century British music. Arthur Bliss, a composer whose reputation has long rested somewhat uneasily in the shadow of his contemporaries, emerges here in vivid new light through two works that demonstrate the full range of his compositional powers.

Lyrically, Heartland mines territory many pass over: self-doubt, forgiveness, emotional weight, and the aftershocks of fame. But he doesn’t do it with heavy hands. White Lies and Suffer In Silence, explore the distance between what we show and what we feel.

A Flamenco performance is the most joyous of dance spectacles known to man. So said Ernest Hemingway who haunted the Villa Rosa, Madrid’s most famous house of Flamenco.

While Sigrid’s earlier work leaned heavily into euphoric pop bangers, this third studio album showcases an artist at peace with both her triumphs and vulnerabilities. It’s a record that feels like a deep breath after years of running at full speed — intimate, grown-up, yet still shimmering with that Norwegian spark that first made her a household name.

An album from Albion Records is always something to look forward to, and I often find myself pondering why this should be so. Perhaps it's because the label represents a different age while simultaneously offering a refreshing twist on familiar territory. This latest release explores the hymn tunes of Ralph Vaughan Williams—who else?—as realised by other composers in a delightful variety of forms.

The album's title comes from the final song, discovered only after the composer's 1958 death: "I have trod the upward and the downward slope; I have endured and done in days before; I have longed for all, and bid farewell to hope; and I have lived and loved, and closed the door."

Omid Djalili has never been more serious about his stand-up. As he takes to the road with his new show Namaste, he talks to Mark Wareham about putting a funny spin on the state of the world and how being cancelled post-9/11 makes him the perfect comedy ambassador for these tumultuous times

Under the direction of Louise Denison and Jim Lunt, Harrogate St Andrew’s Players production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is nothing but a triumph for amateur dramatics. Such was the talent and professionalism of the entire cast, band and crew, Harrogate theatre could easily have been mistaken for a West End stage.

The team behind 2024’s hit family show The Big Opera Adventure is bringing a new musical extravaganza featuring live music from the Orchestra of Opera North. An expert thief is on the loose, and only you can catch them!

The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) is proud to embark on NYO Unite, a series of free orchestral events bringing together 1,000 teenagers from across the NYO community. Taking place in six locations across the UK during the October half-term and early November, NYO Unite will visit Lancaster on 25th October and Barnsley on 27 October.

Following his remarkable rise from busking on the streets of Byron Bay to selling out venues across the globe, Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts arrived at the Irish Centre in Leeds on a tour that ends at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The much-loved Phyllida Lloyd production of Puccini's La bohème returns to the stage with Opera North under Revival Director James Hurley. In freezing Paris we meet penniless poet Rodolfo. One night, his neighbour, the seamstress Mimì, knocks on the door of his garret, looking to relight her extinguished candle.

The joy of being able to eavesdrop on our cathedral choirs around the country is a privilege that Regent allows us through its 'A Year at...' series, where the excellent recording team drops in at a cathedral to record the mainstay repertoire that a choir performs throughout the liturgical year. This recent release takes us to Birmingham, England's second-largest metropolis, which is home to one of the country's smaller cathedrals – the wonderful baroque church of St Philip located in its heart.

Delphian's steadfast commitment to championing contemporary composers deserves considerable praise. By boldly venturing into new musical territory, the label provides a vital platform for experimental works and innovative techniques that often possess a genuinely compelling force. This repertoire may not be familiar ground for all listeners, yet there's much to be gained from approaching these pieces with an open mind and curious ear.