The Telegraph — Semyon Bychkov makes a memorable debut with the London Symphony Orchestra. Rating ***** more info

The Telegraph — London Symphony Orchestra, cond Bernard Haitink; Rating: * * * * * more info

Guardian Music — Eminent violinist and orchestra leaderThe distinguished violinist Max Salpeter, who has died aged 101, led such orchestras as the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Mozart Players, New London Orchestra, Boyd Neel Orchestra, Pro-Arte Orchestra and the rec... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonAs both composer and conductor, John Adams is "in focus" at the Barbican until the end of the season. His residency began with the London Symphony Orchestra, and there was the European premiere of his latest orchestral piece, City Noi... more info

Guardian Music — Minimalism, jazz, folk, classical – it all seemed impenetrable when I was hooked on the three-minute pop songArt is long, life is short; but not so short that you have to spend it cramming in culture. You can afford to take your time. Only rec... more info

Guardian Music — The Infernal Comedy, based on true story of Austrian serial killer, among highlights of Barbican's plans for coming yearIt might not be the cheeriest night out, watching John Malkovich as a resurrected Austrian serial killer on stage with a baroque o... more info

Guardian Music — Scoring a silent film is a daunting responsibility. But Nitin Sawhney jumped at a chance to breathe musical life into the dark cinematic world of Yogoto No YumeIhave been a film and television composer for many years, but have only scored one silent ... more info

Guardian Music — Recording studios made famous by the Beatles get Grade II status within week of publicised threat to their futureAbbey Road, the London recording studios immortalised by the Beatles album, has become part of the nation's treasury of listed buildings,... more info

Guardian Music — Government will make quick decision on English Heritage recommendation as EMI plans saleAn application to list the famous Abbey Road studios, a pop music shrine since 1969 when it gave its name to the Beatles album, will be fast-tracked by the govern... more info

Guardian Music — Singer reveals on BBC's Newsnight that some people may be working to secure survival of the studio linked with the BeatlesSir Paul McCartney has said he hopes the famous Abbey Road studios can be saved after reportedly being put up for sale by owner ... more info