De La Soul’s track had its roots in a 1971 ditty about the three-times table
The novelist has written the libretto with composer Colin Matthews — an opera within an opera in which life begins to imitate art
The Californian nods to The Beatles and west coast garage-rock in his breezy 16th record
This compilation presents alternative versions of songs from the 1970s and 1980s, plus previously unheard fragments
The viol consort perform Nico Muhly’s homage to 16th-century composer Orlando Gibbons
Agreement with private equity group ends years-long saga
Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Queen of Spades’ is brooding and heightened, while Donizetti’s ‘L’elisir d’amore’ is sunny and natural
The pop star has released a high-fashion ‘visual album’ that veers from disco to electropop
Andrew Dominik’s documentary — a record of Bono’s memoir tour — has enough to please the fans, as well as surprising depths
The 78-year-old former Stooges frontman was a formidable, life-affirming performer at London’s Alexandra Palace
The Malian singer talks about the challenges he faced to become a musician — and why he’s back on tour
Wagner’s mature operas constitute a big challenge for the summer festivals — but this new production is a jolly good show
London exhibition offers a joyful array of interactive and immersive sonic experiences
In this documentary series, presenter Kirk Flash uses his musical memories as the springboard for storytelling
With lyrics growled by Lemmy Kilmister, the thundering song helped spawn thrash metal — and punks loved it too
The German baritone sings as if in a private conversation with the listener
In ‘Stereophonic’, a band makes winning harmonies amid personal disharmony — a relatable story for Will Butler, the ex-Arcade Fire member who composed its music
The Essex duo’s first record in six years is an organ-heavy affair exploring religion and ritual
This posthumous release is the third in a series featuring bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade
Residents and promoters fight over the soul of the capital’s public green spaces
Krzysztof Warlikowski’s new production at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brings biting humour to Strauss’s perfumed score
The 37 tracks are melodiously sung but hardly ever shift from their midrange setting
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh to appear in court in London next month over allegations of waving a Hizbollah flag at a concert
A lavish staging and Chin’s delicate music could not redeem this world premiere, staged at the Staatsoper Hamburg
The staging of Wagner’s opera is problematic, but floating clouds of sound unfold from the orchestra conducted by Robin Ticciati
