Clive Paget

Philharmonia/Rouvali review – Fazil Say’s concerto sounds an urgent wakeup call Clive Paget Mon 1 December 2025 at 3:48 pm UTC 2 min read Theatrical effects … Santtu-Matias Rouvali conducts the Philharmonia on the closing night of their 80th-anniversary s... See more

In a crowded post-minimalist world, Hania Rani has carved herself out a respectable niche. The Polish pianist and composer’s erudite yet accessible work often defies genres, appealing to classical, jazz and electronic aficionados alike. This concert compr... See more

This was a concert rich in contrasts, from Sasha Scott’s eerie exploration of the borderland between sleep and waking to Pierre Boulez’s juxtaposition of directed music with freeform improvisation. It was LSO Futures at its best, with three world premiere... See more

The Dream of Gerontius may be the unlikely star of Alan Bennett’s The Choral, but it’s hardly in need of a popularity boost: Edward Gardner’s vibrant new recording is one of three released in the last two years, with another due in January. Recorded live ... See more

Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius album review – Gardner and the LPO’s reading is bold and dramatic Clive Paget Fri 21 November 2025 at 10:05 am UTC 1 min read Edward Gardner conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra, 2024. Photograph: Mark Allan The Dream... See more