Nature and Mysticism, Sibelius and Holst at the proms

This week the BBC Proms offered up an evening of music by Jean Sibelius, Gustav Holst and contemporary woman composer, Lara Poe, all three works sharing in the themes of nature and mysticism. Sakari Oramo, a regular guest composer of the proms, had the job of leading the Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra and…

Interview with Composer Noah Max

Noah Max came to the notice of the wider public this year when his opera A Child in Striped Pyjamas, based on the book, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, premiered at the Cockpit theatre. He was interviewed on Radio 4 and his opera received glowing reviews. Max is now set to premier his String Quartet…