The UK premiere of the composer’s concerto written for Anne-Sophie Mutter was placed alongside two of Stravinsky’s ballet scores in this musically rich and vivid concert

The Hallé’s playing was triumphant as Thomas Adès oversaw a challenging programme including a rare Tippett masterpiece and new work from Oliver Leith, while the conductor’s own piece was an immense statement

Thomas Adès’ Tempest symphony proved a shapely and gorgeous précis of his 2004 opera in a concert conducted by the composer himself

The world’s greatest classical music festival is back. From landing on Mars to the life of a beehive, Thomas Adès, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Jennifer Walshe and others tell us about the work they’ll debut there

A remastered recording of the Queen’s coronation is full of atmosphere; Handel’s ‘capsule opera’ is beautifully performed; and violist Lawrence Power releases a visual album

A centenary celebration – coming to the Proms tonight – included an Ades premiere and, 75 years after its composition, Ruth Gipps’s second symphony

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The composer’s Shanty – Over the Sea, given its UK premiere by the Britten Sinfonia, is captivating and evocative

Over the coming week, the Guardian will select the greatest culture since 2000, carefully compiled by critics and editors. We begin with a countdown of defining classical music compositions, from X-rated opera to high-tech string quartets

Thomas Adès communes with Janáček, Jurowski and the LPO do Stravinsky proud, and the LSO shows its jazzy side

A fine new piano recital from Ashley Fripp, to 20s Berlin with Marion Rampal and Quatuor Manfred, plus Jess Gillam’s podcast

Thomas Adès led the hugely talented National Youth Orchestra in the UK premiere of Francisco Coll’s Mural, plus The Rite of Spring and his own Polaris

Opera Holland Park’s season gets off to a flying start, while Thomas Adès and Gerald Barry prove a fine piano duo. Plus, the new ENO Studio Live