Musical notation is a fascinating and multifaceted thing. In previous articles, we’ve explored the beguiling ambiguity of graphic scores and the quirky potential of performance directions as exemplified in the works of Erik Satie. Today, we explore so-called “text scores”

On 11 June 2026, we honour the birth of John Constable (1776-1837), one of Britain’s most important landscape artists. Some contemporaries found his work as exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen, while others were baffled by his uncompromisingly realistic treatment

Many modern listeners are fascinated by the love triangle of Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. If Interlude’s analytics are anything to go by, so are you! This musical trio has been sparking fascination for generations, so much so

Classical musicians and listeners tend to take it for granted that great pianists have two working hands. But some of the most remarkable piano careers of the past two centuries were built under radically different circumstances. From the nineteenth century

Few composer biographies contain as much romanticised mythology as Frédéric Chopin. Over time, selective anecdotes, early biographies, and nineteenth-century ideals of the “suffering artist” have hardened into familiar clichés: the frail invalid, the melancholic recluse, the salon dilettante undone by

The exceptional French baritone Stéphane Degout, born on 9 June 1975 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, has built a remarkable career spanning a richly diverse repertoire. It encompasses everything from Baroque music and Mozart to French Romanticism to contemporary works. Beyond opera,

On weekends, I just love to get up late and lounge in my pyjamas for most of the day. After making plenty of coffee, I like to sit down at the piano and explore pieces I don’t play every day.

The French operatic tenor Roberto Alagna, born on 7 June 1963, is celebrated for his lyrical voice and passionate performances. His warm timbre and impeccable diction have made him a leading figure in modern opera. Giuseppe Verdi has always been