Guardian Music — Opera House, BuxtonBuxton's double bill brings together two rarities: Sibelius's only completed opera, The Maiden in the Tower, from 1896, and Rimsky-Korsakov's late one-acter Kashchei the Immortal, premiered in 1902. Both are sung in Rodney Blumer'... more info

Guardian Music — Opera House, BuxtonStrauss's Intermezzo was considered an embarrassment in some quarters until recently. First performed in 1924, it's a sardonic depiction of a period of strain in his own marriage, and even though the confessional element is often s... more info

The Telegraph — Raphael Wallfisch (cello), Northern Chamber Orchestra, cond Nicholas Ward. more info

Guardian Music — Macclesfield students collaborate with orchestra on composition to mark 30th anniversary of Ian Curtis's deathWhat better way to honour the dark and brooding music of Ian Curtis than with a symphony composed by children? The Northern Chamber Orchestr... more info

Pitchfork — Today, May 18, marks the 30th anniversary of the suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Many events are taking place around the world to signify that anniversary-- and Curtis's name has even been a trending topic on Twitter for most of the day.... more info