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Errollyn Wa l l e n The composer tells us why sea, sky and solitude are key to her magical soundworld

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The Requiem The art of death: from violent Verdi to blissful Brahms

Also in this issue… Mark Elder reflects on his glorious Hallé career What larks! Are birds our greatest composers? Why the classical music world is heading to Ibiza

100 reviews by the world’s f inest critics Recordings & books – see p110