So I've never found there was any particular separation between the two cultures at all, musically speaking.

Initially we performed in halls with capacities of 1,000.

Music is a continuum and the modern and avant-garde composers of today will be part of the standard repertoire 30 years from now.

There are some sounds that English singers find quite difficult to manipulate.

So I've never found there was any particular separation between the two cultures at all, musically speaking.

Most Beethoven symphonies require 80 or more instruments, and the late romantics even more.

As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use.