Music
Dolly Parton’s genius in 3 great songs
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 showcase the incredible talent of the late, great Dolly Parton.
Cult band Angine de Poitrine and the line between tribute and imitation
In the age of the algorithm, imitation is no longer just a matter of homage.
5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive
A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.
The Makropoulos Affair review: London Symphony Orchestra gives an affecting performance of this little-known operatic gem
German soprano Marlis Petersen was outstanding as the other-worldly Elina Makropoulos.
Best new awards & arts prize winners: December 2025
This month's awards and prizes celebrate portrait art, emerging musicians, and the best Irish, Scottish and Welsh books of the…
London art guide December 2025: best art, theatre and music
This month's London art guide brings you our top picks of the best art, theatre and music – with a…
London art guide November 2025: best art, theatre and music
Our London arts guide brings you the best of a busy arts calendar this November.
Sunny Afternoon review: The Kinks come alive in Technicolor
More than a simple jukebox trip down memory lane, this production is a witty, heartfelt, and infectiously joyous portrait of…
Hilgeum review: a bold take on traditional Korean music
Rising stars Hilgeum appeared in London as part of the K-Music Festival, a showcase of contemporary Korean music that looks…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical review: sequins, confetti and a crisis of identity
This energetic musical brings the spectacle of Baz Luhrmann's iconic film Moulin Rouge! but not its heart.