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Recorded in 1965, the album captures a pivotal stage in the saxophonist’s transition into jazz expressionism
New BBC2 docu-series argues that the time of ‘drum machines and big hair’ was also one of unprecedented innovation
The singer’s new album makes teasing use of controversy but suffers from a determinedly slow tempo
This high-quality disc celebrating the Russian composer turning 90 features three of her late-period scores
Traditional Italian songs stand alongside original compositions referencing Greek myth and refugees
A unique collaboration between musician Nitin Sawhney, the Royal Albert Hall and the FT
The singer’s break from touring has yielded an eclectic series of collaborations and his first number single since 2005
Much of the singing is good, but this production of Wagner’s opera has little else to commend it
The power of Joy Division’s 1980 song, released a month after singer Ian Curtis’s death, comes in the contrast between its elements
Pipe player who formed The Chieftains and made Ireland’s folk music famous around the world
‘Easy On Me’ is a break-up ballad on a blockbuster scale that addresses the aftermath of the megastar’s divorce
The best songs from the Californian singer’s debut offer a disarming blend of extroversion and introspection
The Boston metal band’s new album features songs inspired by specific horror films
The collective draw on the island’s folkloric and musical traditions to create an album full of tempo and texture
The Japanese pianist’s 14th album sustains an inner rhythmic strength alongside a string quartet
The soprano performs works by Helen Grime and Mahler with an intense intimacy
As investors pour money into music catalogues, the incentive for singer-songwriters to go their own way increases
For the Salford-born poet, Elvis will always be ‘king’
The album’s message of universal togetherness is sincerely delivered but feels superficial and saccharine
The €40m ‘interim’ venue displayed exquisite clarity during its opening night — even if there are too few toilets
Frederic Wake-Walker’s well-sung production adds a primary school narrator but loses marks towards the end
Sarah Connolly showed off her warm mezzo, while Tines performed his highly charged ‘Sermon’
An anarchic drama of carnal awakening and a poignant opera about lust and self-loathing are among this year’s highlights
The duo’s singer Neil Tennant says the aim of their 1987 hit was to go ‘mega-Catholic’
The choreographer talks about his ambitious new production The Dante Project — and next year’s highly anticipated reunion show
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