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The pianist tells Jessica Duchen how her new recording was inspired by the music of her unique childhood 36 By Royal Invitation Meet the choristers who sang at the 1953 Coronation 42 From brush to bow Michael White reveals the many musical talents of the

18th-century portrait painter Thomas Gainsborough 46 Beethoven reframed Gianandrea Noseda tells Charlotte Smith how he is conducting the nine symphonies… with an artistic twist 50 French master Roger Nichols shares his memories of happy Parisian times in the company of composer Henri Dutilleux 54 Summer Festivals 2023 Enjoy our 30-page guide to the musical months ahead

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A Coronation Celebration, from Handel to Parry 8 Letters 12 The Full Score 25 Richard Morrison 32 The BBC Music Magazine Interview

Lucia Lucas tells George Hall about forging a career as a transgender baritone on the world’s great opera stages 98 Musical Destinations

Claire Jackson enjoys chamber music in Sheff ield 100 Composer of the Month

Ligeti’s avant-garde genius is assessed by Ivan Hewett 104 Building a Library

Erik Levi on Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler Symphony 138 Live concert and opera highlights 140 Radio & TV listings 144 Crossword and Quiz 146 Music that Changed Me

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