Simon Rattle, Leonidas Kavakos and the LSO, plus the best of January’s classical concerts
The pomposity of Schubert’s Ninth was given romantic mystery by the veteran conductor, while Berg’s Violin Concerto was a dark, moving gem
Music reviews
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Sleaford Mods: Spare Ribs, review: when you're this angry and inventive, who needs tunes?
The hyper-influential British duo's bilious new album is unlikely to win over new converts but is as good as anything they've ever done
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Apartment House - Morton Feldman Celebration, review: a quietly rapturous occasion
17 works, spanning four decades, were magnificently performed to celebrate the work of the great modernist composer, Morton Feldman
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A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day, review: the only thing missing was the star man
Pianist Mike Garson assembled a cast of stars and Bowie stalwarts for an epic livestreamed concert
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Boy George and Culture Club: Rainbow in the Dark, live review: a small Christmas miracle
Despite the lack of fans at Wembley Arena, Culture Club brought some festive cheer - and some live music - to a gloomy weekend
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Watching Hot Chip and Friends' eight-hour rave from my garden shed felt like 2020 in a nutshell
Dad dancing alone to your computer screen on a Friday night? Join the club
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Eminem's Music to Be Murdered By: Side B is a musical whoopie cushion for his most loyal fans
Creaky old samples, a homage to Hitchcock, and jokes so crass only the rapper's most dedicated listeners will have the stomach to bear them
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Paul McCartney, McCartney III, review: the whimsical, poppy antidote to a miserable year
The third album in the ex-Beatle’s solo series is a fantastical, if occasionally cheesy, set of light-hearted pop ideas
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Siglo de Oro, Christmas in Puebla, review: a foot-tapping festive treat
A Christmas album with a twist, this charming new CD celebrates the music of a Mexican cathedral
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Like a socially distanced Live Aid, and just as moving
Our reviewer was so stirred by this star-studded online gig for the music-therapy charity Nordoff Robbins that he donated his fee to it
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Gorillaz, Live Now, review: brilliant, zany and exhausting, with all-star flair
The bonkers virtual extravaganza was the perfect home for Damon Albarn's animated band and their roster of glitzy special guests
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Taylor Swift, Evermore review: a dramatic excursion down musical roads less travelled
The surprise sequel to Folklore sees the most accomplished pop star of her generation leave the stadiums behind
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Philharmonia Orchestra, Sessions online, review: Beethoven’s grace survives Stephen Fry’s irony
An exquisite performance of the composer’s only ballet gave us charm in spades, and even – when the irony cleared – food for thought
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Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, Apple TV+, review: utterly ludicrous, totally spectacular
Surreal, camp, stuffed with glittering celebrity cameos and ear-shattering harmonies: this is peak Mariah Carey
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Elton John’s World AIDS Day livestream, review: a rousing (and starry) call to action
The TikTok-hosted evening, joined by the Beckhams and Sam Smith, was designed to raise AIDS awareness among younger music fans
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Yungblud: Weird! review: a sensitive rock 'n' roll record that will unite the grandads and Gen Z
The second album from the hyperactive pop star is hedonistically brilliant – even if it almost sounds like a Nineties nostalgia act
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Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 review – this disco extravaganza was the best livestream of the year
Shiny pop grooves, seamless choreography and VIP guest appearances made the pop princess's warehouse show an escapist fantasy from the sofa
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Miley Cyrus, Plastic Hearts, review: a few wrecking balls later, this rockstar has found her groove
After a turbulent journey through pop, country, heartbreak and scandal, Cyrus is back to her rock roots. Why did she ever leave them?
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Les Ombres, Une Nuit à Madrid review: take a trip to 18th-century Spain
A new CD explores the lesser-known music of Mozart's near-contemporary Boccherini – but it ignores one of his most famous compositions
