I saw Stephen Fry’s anti-God rant and felt a burst of sympathy for the man. His stance - being very angry with something that he believes nonexistent - is a nonsensical one which usually means the angry person is really angry with Christians, either for being so stupid as to worship an evil ... Read More...

According to the outcome of the Cambridge Union Society’s latest debate, classical music is still relevant to today’s youth… but do they actually appreciate classical music? As the worlds of classical and pop converge, the music we’re exposed to is increasingly lumped into one category: entertainment. Not so long ago, schools ... Read More...

On a recent tour of the Royal Academy of Music Museum, the violin was described by Peter Sheppard Skaerved as “the epitome of understatement in working with wood.” A lapsed violinist, I’d never really contemplated the design of my instrument – just its sound. Suddenly, thanks to Peter, the skillfully ... Read More...

It's horribly cold out there this morning so I thought I would try and warm your cockles up a bit with a mix of music that explores the classic sound of the Ibizan summer. This Lazy Sunday selection veers drunkenly off the beaten track and into the previously uncharted waters ... Read More...

According to Russell Davies the future isn't what it used to be, even in sci-fi: It's hard to miss the missing future in science fiction. Zero History [William Gibson's new novel] feels like it's set in the past, actually last year... I went to see Mr Gibson talk last night and he ... Read More...

Style supremo John Galliano, has a “boogie box” – a retro cassette player with cheesy disco lights that flash in time to the music, as does Jade Jagger. But whatever happened to the genuine, old fashioned record player? When I moved house a few years ago, I determined that my trusty ... Read More...