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FEATURES 24 Cover: That’s Entertainment!
J a m e s I n v e r n e celebrates musicals, a colourful world not as far removed from opera as some might initially think 38 What’s wrong with Bruckner? On the Austrian’s 200th anniversary, Stephen Johnson offers a deep personal appreciation of his symphonies 46 Levelling the score Jessica Duchen assesses whether female composers are enjoying anything close to equality in the concert hall 50 The best of the best Charlotte Smith visits the elite Curtis Institute in the US 54 Seizing the day Composer Adrian Sutton tells Michael Beek why a terminal illness diagnosis has proved a major spur 57 New season guide Details of the best concerts and opera in the year ahead
EVERY MONTH 8 Letters 12 The Full Score
The latest news and interviews from the music world 23 Richard Morrison 34 The BBC Music Magazine Interview
Conductor JoAnn Falletta talks to Clive Paget about 25 years of leading the way at the Buffalo Philharmonic 76 Musical Destinations
Claire Jackson ref ines her palate in Saint-Émilion 78 Composer of the Month
Amid deafness and deteriorating health, Beethoven reached new heights of creativity, says Misha Donat 82 Building a Library
Mikel Toms on the best recordings of Smetana’s Má Vlast 116 Radio & TV 120 Crossword and Quiz 122 Music that Changed Me
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