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Jessica Duchen
Jessica Duchen

Jessica Duchen was a classical music correspondent for The Independent for 12 years and her work has also appeared in BBC Music Magazine, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. Her writing about, for and with music includes novels, dramatic works, libretti and biographies. Her latest novel, Ghost Variations, was chosen as Best Read of 2016 by John Suchet in the Daily Mail.

June 28, 2013 10:59
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Why conductors from Israel are leading the way

Lahav Shani wins Mahler contest — compatriot gets to finals
December 13, 2012 10:32
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Spectacle, drama and singing nuns - welcome to the world of Meyerbeer

He was the Jewish composer who rewrote the opera rule book. Even Wagner was impressed
November 22, 2012 11:31
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John Axelrod: The ex-rock talent scout who’s trying to save classical music

People must be persuaded back into the concert hall, or orchestras will cease to exist, says the acclaimed conductor
September 27, 2012 10:22
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George Solti: celebrating a virtuoso

The great Hungarian-born conductor strove for quality and also had the ability to inspire those around him
August 23, 2012 11:47
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Yefim Bronfman, an Olympian of the piano

He's the virtuoso who Philip Roth celebrated for the pace and power of his playing — qualities he’ll need when he performs at Proms 2012
July 19, 2012 13:53
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The Olympic orchestra born on YouTube

Israeli musicians are part of a unique Cultural Olympiad ensemble
May 31, 2012 14:03
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Kirill Gerstein tunes up for Wigmore Hall concert with jazz
January 19, 2012 11:39
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Michael Tilson Thomas: The maestro inspired by Yiddishkeit

The acclaimed conductor reveals how the adventure and activism of Yiddish theatre influences his work.
January 12, 2012 11:31
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Interview: Jonathan Biss

The pianist who loves Beethoven… and Monty Python
October 06, 2011 11:11
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Interview: András Schiff

"I don't dare play in Hungary. They might cut off my hands."
September 22, 2011 11:30
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It's Auschwitz the opera

This week at English National Opera, a remarkable opera was unveiled for the first time in the UK.
August 11, 2011 11:18
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The pianist who wants you to laugh at his playing

Danny Driver is performing at the first ever 'Comedy Prom' this weekend.
July 01, 2011 09:38
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'How making music helped me fight Tourette's'

Composer Tobias Picker speaks about his new opera and his battle against a debilitating and misunderstood condition
May 20, 2011 12:57
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The woman putting the feeling back into Bach

The composer's work should make you want to dance, says violinist Ruth Waterman.
April 14, 2011 12:02
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Vadim Gluzman, The accidental virtuoso

A chance encounter with Isaac Stern in Israel propelled violinist Vadim Gluzman on the road to classical music success
March 24, 2011 11:15
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Seriously crazy about Israel's modern music
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