A selection of M&V 'school' articles

Ensemble. Lasting Magic - Giuseppe Pennisi was at the Italian premiere in Ravenna of Mercadante's 'I Due Figaro'

Ensemble. Highly Atmospheric - Massenet's 'Werther', reviewed by Robert Hugill

Ask Alice - On schools and academies, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ensemble. Darkness to Light - Giuseppe Pennisi visits the Ravenna Festival

Profile. The State of the Art - Maria Nockin talks to soprano Christine Brewer

Profile. Real Meaning - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham

Ensemble. Major Delights - 'La traviata' from San Diego Opera, reviewed by Maria Nockin

Ask Alice - On the benefits of singing, with classical music agony aunt Alice McVeigh

Ensemble. Wilfully Distorted - Petrenko conducts the RLPO, reviewed by Mike Wheeler

CD Spotlight. Miniaturist Skills - Music by Carey Blyton, heard by Patric Standford. '... a delight for both performer and listener.'

Ensemble. A Fine Rendition - 'Così fan tutte' at Arizona Opera, reviewed by Maria Nockin

Ensemble. Brisk Ebullience - Lawrence Budmen sends a second report from this summer's Tanglewood Festival

Arts and the Colour of Politics - Béla Hartmann muses on growing social equality and democratization

Ensemble. Commitment and Energy - 'The Fragile Shell' amazes Mike Wheeler

Ensemble. A Complete Success - An evening long retelling of the 'Romeo and Juliet' story, reviewed by Mike Wheeler

Provocative thoughts, from Patric Standford - School Orchestra