Claire Jackson
Claire Jackson
Claire Jackson writes about classical music, opera and the arts for titles including BBC Music magazine and Opera Now. She contributes a fortnightly column on classical and contemporary music to The Big Issue.
New versions of The Snowman score can't cause its legacy to disappear
Claire Jackson

New versions of The Snowman score can't cause its legacy to disappear

Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
Claire Jackson

Where to catch some live Christmas music this year

Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death
Opera

Dante ballet is a fitting tribute on 700th anniversary of his death

Pioneering opera about a transgender woman comes to the UK
A still from trans opera As One.
Music

Pioneering opera about a transgender woman comes to the UK

Musician buries the only copy of his album and urges fans to find it
Music

Musician buries the only copy of his album and urges fans to find it

Houses Slide: Opera star gets on her bike to tackle climate change
Music

Houses Slide: Opera star gets on her bike to tackle climate change

Bringing together music and yoga to improve wellbeing
Music

Bringing together music and yoga to improve wellbeing

Singing in the rain: This summer's festival line up
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Singing in the rain: This summer's festival line up

The orchestra determined to thrive in a Covid world
The orchestras determined to thrive in a Covid world. Image credit: Supplied
Music

The orchestra determined to thrive in a Covid world

Beyond the soundtrack: Musicians in film
Ready for your close-up? Inhouse illustration
Music

Beyond the soundtrack: Musicians in film

The lyrics of sea shanties are dated but the melodies and rhythms persist
The Big Issue's crystal ball has been reliable as of late, writes Claire Jackson. Illustration: In house
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The lyrics of sea shanties are dated but the melodies and rhythms persist

English National Opera: How music can help you breathe
Image credit: Inhouse illustration
Music

English National Opera: How music can help you breathe