Wednesday 7th September '11

The Arts Desk  My Summer Reading: Violinist Vadim Gluzman  Some violinists just play; others have a voice. The Guardian Salvatore Licitra obituary Operatic tenor with exemplary phrasing, dramatic charisma and a rare sensitivity   The Evening Standard Big ideas for small opera Unless the …

Tuesday 6th September '11

Gramophone Private Passions The essence of chamber music LA Times Salvatore Licitra, the unexpected tenor, dies at 43 Salvatore Licitra’s singing career began just over a decade ago in Parma, Italy, and ended Monday in a Sicilian hospital, where he …

Tuesday 30th August '11

Jessica Duchen’s Classical Music Blog Charlie Siem Shock news: good-looking violinist can really play The Guardian Heart of a Soldier: capturing 9/11 in an opera One man's quick thinking saved thousands of lives on 9/11. Thomas Hampson, who plays him …