Martin Cullingford

1 month ago | gramophone.co.uk | Martin Cullingford

John Nelson, the conductor acclaimed for his interpretations – including on Award-winning recordings – of the epic works of Berlioz, as well as other large-scale works by Bach and Beethoven, has died aged 83.

2 months ago | gramophone.co.uk | Martin Cullingford

Micheal Tilson Thomas has announced that he will step down from conducting after a celebration of his 80thbirthday with the San Francisco Symphony on April 26, following a return of the brain tumour he’s been battling since 2021.

2 months ago | gramophone.co.uk | Martin Cullingford

Michael Tilson Thomas has announced that he will step down from conducting after a celebration of his 80thbirthday with the San Francisco Symphony on April 26, following a return of the brain tumour he’s been battling since 2021.

Feb 5, 2025 | gramophone.co.uk | Martin Cullingford

Martin Cullingford, Editor Stephen Plaistow, writer, broadcaster and devoted champion of contemporary composers, whose articles appeared in Gramophone’s pages for more than half a century, died on January 31. Born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire in 1937, SP – as he was known to Gramophone's readers for many years – began playing piano aged four and music very quickly became the dominant element in his life.

Nov 28, 2024 | gramophone.co.uk | Martin Cullingford

Martin Cullingford At the end of a year, it’s fascinating to look back over another 12 months of releases, and our Critics’ Choice feature is always a wonderful way to do that.