Music

In the sometimes stuffy world of classical music, Gustavo Dudamel has been a blast of fresh air

What do songwriters look at when they’re looking for the idea that will make them immortal?

“Reflektor”, a full-blooded new album from Arcade Fire

Short, sharp, often sulky, rock songs are good at anger. Charlie McCann tracks down some fierce excellence

Ferruccio Furlanetto, the Prince of Basses, takes on three roles

Since his death, Elvis Presley has been reduced to the shorthand of iconography. Ray Connolly remembers meeting the man

Their new album, “AM”, is an improbably glam affair

What becomes of the broken-hearted? They put a record on. Clemency Burton-Hill spins some sad tunes

Milos, a guitarist with absolute integrity, performs at the Verbier Festival

Songs are seldom more potent than when dealing with regret. Laura Barton picks her favourites