Jeremy Pound
Recent articles by Jeremy Pound
Zarqa Al Yamama: Sarah Connolly stars as Saudi Arabia stages its very first opera
English mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly stars in Saudi Arabia's first homegrown opera, which draws on an ancient Arabic tale of warring tribes. Jeremy Pound investigates
Loch Lomond lyrics: what are the lyrics to the classic Scottish tune?
What is the famous Scottish song about? And what are its famous lyrics? Jeremy Pound explains
Conductor Sir Andrew Davis (1944-2024)
The conductor Sir Andrew Davis was perhaps best known for his recordings of English composers Elgar and Vaughan Williams - but there was also one very memorable Proms performance
Klaus Mäkelä named Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director
The Finnish conductor will begin as the orchestra’s music director designate with immediate effect before beginning a five-year contract as music director in September 2027
6 composers with wretched love lives
When it comes to love, the great composers are, frankly, pretty much like the rest of us: hopeless. To make you feel better if you're lucky in love, we've rounded up the top composers with terrible love lives.
Who were The Mighty Handful? A guide to The Five, a group of 19th-century influential Russian composers
Jeremy Pound introduces the influential group of 19th-century Russian composers also known as The Five.
The 20 Greatest Tenors of all Time
Among the big-name opera stars and lower-key Lieder recitalists, who are the best tenors ever to have graced the stage? We asked an expert panel to decide. Here are the results...
The best recordings of Elgar's Falstaff
From inn to battlefield, Elgar’s symphonic portrayal of Shakespeare’s rotund knight Falstaff is one of his most colourful creations. Jeremy Pound raises a toast to the best recordings
Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols: the story behind it and its best recordings
Jeremy Pound takes a look at one of Britten's most popular festive works, A Ceremony of Carols
100 of the best Proms of all time
Jeremy Pound celebrates the centenary of the BBC by looking at some of the finest moments – plus a few not-so-glorious episodes – from its guardianship of the world’s greatest classical music festival
Best national anthems: ranked
We pick the best national anthems that stand out from the rest, some of which will be heard at the Football World Cup, the Olympics and the Six Nations
Romantic classical music: the best pieces inspired by love
Planning a Valentine's dinner with your loved one? Here are our favourite pieces of romantic classical music that will set the mood
Best hymns of all time
We take a look through the hymnbooks to name the greatest hymns and music from over the centuries
Best hymns for funerals and memorial services: 6 choices for expressing grief and hope
We name the best hymns for you to include in your funerals and memorial services, so you can say goodbye to loved ones with a fitting musical tribute
Vienna New Year Concert 2024: programme, history, how to watch
When is the Vienna New Year's Day concert broadcast across the world? Everything you need to know about this prestigious event
Carmina Burana: guide and best recordings
From Old Spice to X Factor, a certain three minutes of Carmina Burana is known to many of us. But what of the rest of the work? Here's our guide, and some best recordings
Who was Claudio Abbado, the world-renowned Italian conductor?
A guide to the legendary Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, known for his lyrical, effortlessly musical renditions of everyone from Mozart to Mahler
13 of the world's best choirs
Which are the greatest vocal ensembles in the world? Jeremy Pound names 13 of the finest choirs (in alphabetical order)
Hyperion Records to stream for the first time
Two-hundred acclaimed recordings by the likes of Stephen Hough, the Takács Quartet and Westminster Abbey Choir to be made available from today
Who is Jean-Yves Thibaudet? A guide to the pianist and his best recordings
Our quick guide to the life, work and inimitable style of the supercar-driving French pianist. Plus, we name his best recordings.
A day in the life of a Prommer: what it's really like to queue all day and bag a spot at the 'Holy Rail'
Forget the seats. For many the real joy of the Proms means queueing to stand in the arena. We sent Jeremy Pound to experience the magic of Promming
Who are the Big Five orchestras in the USA?
Jeremy Pound explores the history of USA's Big Five orchestras - and why they are known as the Big Five
The pianist Menahem Pressler has died
An accomplished solo recitalist and concerto performer, pianist Menahem Pressler will be best remembered as the co-founder of the hugely influential Beaux Arts Trio
Best pastoral music: 5 works inspired by the countryside
Jeremy Pound explores the best pieces of music inspired by the fields, hedgerows, woods, rivers and more