Author Profile: Hannah Beynon

Brass on disc | Brass recordings

Plastic fantastic | Jiggs pBone

The Jiggs pBone may not be about to replace its far more expensive brass cousins in the concert hall, but it has plenty to recommend it, writes Kevin Street

Northern light | Tine Thing Helseth

At school, Tine Thing Helseth was just as happy playing football, dancing, or singing in the choir. But when she won a competition playing trumpet, it was the start of a path that led to a record contract, concerts on both sides of the Atlantic, and an ever-expanding diary. Harry White went to meet her

International relations

Concerts in Turkey and South America this spring provide further evidence of the commitment of British artist managers to helping develop less obvious markets

Music Theatre Wales announces plans for anniversary season

Music Theatre Wales has announced a year-long season of work to mark its 25th anniversary, including two UK premieres. In 2014 the company will give the world premiere performance of Philip Glass's The Trial, in a co-production with the Royal Opera House and Houston Grand Opera.