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Artist on artist: Michael Barenboim on ‘the inspirational’ Pierre Boulez
The violinist and violist discusses his huge admiration for the avant-garde composer and ‘inspirational’ conductor.
Sean Shibe: ‘Maybe there is a bit of clownery to what I’m doing, but I’m totally serious about it‘
An in-depth interview with guitarist Sean Shibe who talks dedication, dignity, and weight of expectation as he becomes one of our Resident Artists.
Arts unravelled: How do you make music visual?
Artists from New Music Biennial explain the how and why behind the creation of their audio-visual works.
Who is composer Giuseppe Verdi?
You’ll have heard the name Verdi, but how much do you know about this leading operatic composer?
A potted history of South Asian Music at the Southbank Centre
Look back in bhangra (and sufi and raga and carnartic music…) at South Asian musicians who have performed on our stages from the 1950s to 2025.
Who is composer Terry Riley?
Introducing the American composer – a pioneer of minimalism and a huge influence on electronic music.
How I create... with composer Huang Ruo
The prolific and adaptive composer offers a detailed insight into his creative process.
How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal
The musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal gives an insight into how she does what she does.
Who is singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau?
Familiarise yourself with the baritone hailed as the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century.
5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra
Introducing the orchestra that calls a Peckham car-park home and continues to excel on so many levels.
How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga
Pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga on his creative process, including expanding initial ideas and successful multi-tasking.
Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.