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.
Picking up the baton – female classical stars are finally getting their dues
Music

Picking up the baton – female classical stars are finally getting their dues

Why travelling musicians are worried about a no-deal Brexit
Music

Why travelling musicians are worried about a no-deal Brexit

A new wave of contemporary and accessible opera is hitting all the high notes
Music

A new wave of contemporary and accessible opera is hitting all the high notes

The wonder of Wolfgang: Even from a young age, Mozart rocked
Music

The wonder of Wolfgang: Even from a young age, Mozart rocked

Let’s go Bach to the future – classical Christmas music for all ages
Music

Let’s go Bach to the future – classical Christmas music for all ages

Lend us your ears – BBC Sounds is off to a high-flying start
Music

Lend us your ears – BBC Sounds is off to a high-flying start

Composing after conflict – how art can find inspiration in the ruins of war
Music

Composing after conflict – how art can find inspiration in the ruins of war

Street symphonies? How classical music is helping to tackle homelessness
Music

Street symphonies? How classical music is helping to tackle homelessness

The iPod Pharmacy will turn your old music player into portable therapy
Health

The iPod Pharmacy will turn your old music player into portable therapy

Follow the lieder – the vocal music style is enjoying renewed popularity
Music

Follow the lieder – the vocal music style is enjoying renewed popularity

Orchestral music is moving forward with disabled-led groups in the vanguard
Music

Orchestral music is moving forward with disabled-led groups in the vanguard

Scaling back – what future for music education?
Music

Scaling back – what future for music education?