Guardian Music — Usher Hall, EdinburghMalcolm Martineau was as superlative a piano accompanist as ever, but there was no doubting who stood centre-stage for this recital. In persona as much as in voice, Finnish soprano Karita Mattila declares herself the grande dame ... more info

ContactMusic — Hollywood legend Al Pacino was the toast of Italy's Venice Film Festival this weekend (03-04Sep11) as he was honoured for his work as a moviemaker. The Scarface icon is in Venice to promote his new directorial project Wilde Salome, a part-documentary... more info

Reuters — VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Hollywood veteran Al Pacino is honoured by the Venice film festival on Sunday with a special prize and the presentation of his latest directorial project "Wilde Salome." more info

Guardian Music — Festival theatre, Edinburgh; Royal Albert Hall, London"Let your love be hallowed," croons a rhapsodic chorus to a married couple, mid-row, in Richard Strauss's bewildering masterpiece, Die Frau ohne Schatten. It's a hopeless case: Barak the dyer wa... more info

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Metalsucks — Last week, we got an anonymous e-mail from someone claiming that Salome drummer Aaron Deal had found a sweet new gig: bass player for perennial MetalSucks faves Darkest Hour. And at first we thought this tipster must be mistaken; after all, the band ... more info

Guardian Music — Starry Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy remake among homegrown films competing with Clooney, Polanski and Madonna for Golden LionIt may not have the star wattage of Cannes, or the cutting-edge credibility of SXSW, but a berth at the Venice film festival is ... more info

Metalsucks — NOTE: Yep, I originally said it was Aaron Deal and not Rob Moore. I’m a dope. Apologies. When Kat Katz split with Salome back in March, I wondered if the band would even try to replace her. And I guess the answer is “No, they won’t,” because ... more info

Guardian Music — Old Royal Naval Chapel, GreenwichWe often think of the string quartet as a vehicle for abstract contemplation, but the ensemble – and most of its music – originated for dance accompaniment. The concluding concert of the second biennial Greenwich ... more info

The Telegraph — The Berlin Philharmonic's annual visit to Austria saw the super-orchestra on fine form. Rating * * * * more info