Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonThe current Great Performers season at the Barbican is given over in part to a series of works based on Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto's 1532 epic, to which 18th century composers were drawn as to magnets. First came Alcina, Handel... more info

Chicago Tribune — Would you believe Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was once a member of the Vienna Boys' Choir ? He even performed in front of the Queen of England as a young chap. Obviously, he grew up to secure a place within the ranks of the most influen... more info