January 2010

Edward Gardner
The young British conductor has been credited with turning English National Opera around. So how has he done it? Oliver Condy meets him

A Parisian stroll
Adrian Mourby's guide through the French capital's musical landmarks

Double take
How film composers have 'borrowed' from the greats…

Alban Berg
Malcolm Hayes on the life of the Austrian modernist

Plus on your free CD
Schumann: Symphony No. 4
A stunning performance by the BBC Philharmonic and Gianandrea Noseda

On Sale Date: 
22/12/2009
Issue Number: 
214
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Schumann: Symphony No. 4

 Your free disc this month kicks off with a rare chance to hear Schumann's Konzertstück for four horns and orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras – before the BBC Philharmonic under Gianandrea Noseda launches into a rousing performance of the Symphony No. 4, arguably Schumann's greatest orchestral work

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