Ariane Todes May 21, 2020 Revolution in the air Coronavirus has threatened the classical music world’s very existence while simultaneously showing us how much we all need it. Can the...
Ariane Todes Mar 18, 2020 Time to write At a time of crisis for public musical life, performers can remain positive by practising a different way of communicating – with words. Elb
Ariane Todes Feb 9, 2020 How to write musicians’ biographies Musicians' biographies are an essential and powerful part of their careers, but they are often not effective. Here are some tips from one wh
Ariane Todes Jan 7, 2020 Songs of Innocence and Experience The classical music world tends to focus on its young stars, but as the recent BBC documentary on Janet Baker demonstrated, our venerable...
Ariane Todes Dec 31, 2018 New Year, new mission I’ve long since given up New Year resolutions, in the sad certainty of their failure, and I’ve certainly never shared any publicly. But I...
Ariane Todes May 2, 2018 How to write a great press release Musicians can generate their own publicity without spending a penny, by sending out their own press releases. Here are some of the things...
Ariane Todes Mar 28, 2018 Getting my fix at half past six The London Symphony Orchestra’s early evening concert format is a welcome development in the city’s entertainment landscape, for music...
Ariane Todes Jan 15, 2018 Good content is forever The internet offers musicians fantastic opportunities to build their reputations and legacies, as well as selling their music. They...
Ariane Todes Jan 3, 2018 Pictures, please! Wigmore Hall’s new photography policy offers a sensible way forward in today’s visual culture and more venues should follow suit There...
Ariane Todes Apr 5, 2016 20 great violinists Who are my favourite violinists? A list of 20, which I made for Sinfini Music in 2014, still largely stands, but is sure to provoke a...
