A selection of M&V 'individuals' articles

Spokesman for Soviet Society? - Colin Albin discusses Shostakovich and the state

Ensemble. An Excellent Performance - Gounod's 'Romeo and Juliet' at San Diego Opera, enjoyed by Maria Nockin

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

CD Spotlight. Mozart across Niagara - Peter Hatch's 'Wiki Mozart' delights Jennifer Paull. '... an intoxicating cocktail.'

Editorial musings with Basil Ramsey. The good deed - The pros and cons of meddling, considered after a game of ludo

Editorial musings with Basil Ramsey. Failing insight - Wondering how much we miss