Aubrey Beardsley review: It’s best enjoyed in a comfortable chair with the catalogue

Though the Aubrey Beardsley exhibition at Tate Britain is richly enjoyable, it’s best enjoyed in a comfortable chair with the catalogue By Philip Hensher for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 Aubrey Beardsley Tate Britain, London                        … Read more

Maurizio Pollini album review: There is no surer way of appreciating Beethoven’s genius than this

There is no surer way of appreciating the full extent of Beethoven’s genius than hearing, acquiring or downloading Maurizio Pollini’s album By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 Maurizio Pollini                              … Read more

Shoe Lady review: Katherine Parkinson delivers a vivid and enjoyable performance

Shoe Lady Royal Court, London                                                      Until Saturday, 1hr 5mins Rating: What is it with women and shoes? Some deep female connection to footwear (not even a millipede could wear … Read more

Mark Bebbington album review: The performances are first class

MUSIC REVIEWS: The performances in Mark Bebbington’s album are first class… it lacks only the final bit of Gallic charm and insouciance that Poulenc brought By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:02 BST, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 21 March 2020 Mark Bebbington  Francis Poulenc: Piano Concerto & Concert Champêtre        … Read more

François Leleux album review: Secures a suitably exuberant and boisterous performance

François Leleux and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra secure a suitably exuberant and boisterous performance in Bizet and Gounod By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 4 April 2020 François Leleux                         Bizet and Gounod        … Read more

Dua Lipa album review: It feels like a minor classic of effortlessly likeable pop 

Dua Lipa                               Future Nostalgia                               Warner, out now Rating: As if to demonstrate that pop is a game of fine margins, New Rules, Dua Lipa’s excellent three-point manifesto … Read more

On The Road by James Naughtie review: A sublime tapestry of the USA in all its glory and complexity

On The Road James Naughtie                                                                     Simon & Schuster £20 Rating: As a young student with journalistic ambitions, the broadcaster and former Radio … Read more