Michael Scott Rohan
Recent articles by Michael Scott Rohan
Glastonbury’s secret past: when classical music ruled the festival fields
Forget the tents, mud and rock acts. Over a century ago, the Somerset town of Glastonbury was host to a music festival of a very different kind
Pavarotti: a guide to the life and times of the world's most famous opera singer
Luciano Pavarotti was one of classical music's biggest stars. We remember the tenor who famously ‘couldn’t act for toffee’, but brought opera to an audience of millions
Wagner: why the music of the brilliant German composer is often misunderstood and considered difficult
Are you repelled by The Ring? Turned off by Tristan? Michael Scott Rohan asks why people find Wagner so difficult to get on with, then suggests how to get past the barriers and enjoy his music in all its glory
Viking music: how the ancient Scandinavians inspired classical music
Michael Scott Rohan dons his helmet to explore the various works that have been inspired by the marauding