Guardian Music — AldeburghA celebration of Oliver Knussen's 60th birthday is the first thematic strand in this summer's Aldeburgh festival. Knussen, a former artistic director of the festival, features as both conductor and composer, and the programme opened with a n... more info

Guardian Music — Eric Boswell, the composer of Little Donkey, has died at the age of 88. Listen to an extract from the festive favourite, performed by Gracie Fields and Graeme Danby more info

Guardian Music — Composer of the Christmas favourite Little Donkey and of several geordie dialect songsThe lilting seasonal song Little Donkey will be heard at numerous school Christmas carol concerts throughout this month. It is often presumed to be a traditional nu... more info