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

The pomposity of Schubert’s Ninth was given romantic mystery by the veteran conductor, while Berg’s Violin Concerto was a dark, moving gem
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
17 works, spanning four decades, were magnificently performed to celebrate the work of the great modernist composer, Morton Feldman
Pianist Mike Garson assembled a cast of stars and Bowie stalwarts for an epic livestreamed concert
Despite the lack of fans at Wembley Arena, Culture Club brought some festive cheer - and some live music - to a gloomy weekend
Dad dancing alone to your computer screen on a Friday night? Join the club
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
The third album in the ex-Beatle’s solo series is a fantastical, if occasionally cheesy, set of light-hearted pop ideas
A Christmas album with a twist, this charming new CD celebrates the music of a Mexican cathedral
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
The bonkers virtual extravaganza was the perfect home for Damon Albarn's animated band and their roster of glitzy special guests
The surprise sequel to Folklore sees the most accomplished pop star of her generation leave the stadiums behind
An exquisite performance of the composer’s only ballet gave us charm in spades, and even – when the irony cleared – food for thought
Surreal, camp, stuffed with glittering celebrity cameos and ear-shattering harmonies: this is peak Mariah Carey
The TikTok-hosted evening, joined by the Beckhams and Sam Smith, was designed to raise AIDS awareness among younger music fans
The second album from the hyperactive pop star is hedonistically brilliant – even if it almost sounds like a Nineties nostalgia act
Shiny pop grooves, seamless choreography and VIP guest appearances made the pop princess's warehouse show an escapist fantasy from the sofa
After a turbulent journey through pop, country, heartbreak and scandal, Cyrus is back to her rock roots. Why did she ever leave them?
A new CD explores the lesser-known music of Mozart's near-contemporary Boccherini – but it ignores one of his most famous compositions