BBC Music September 2021

In our September 2021 issue – on sale now – we meet Italian pianist Beatrice Rana, who discusses why she feels the time is finally right to master the works of Chopin. There are gems to be discovered in this month’s magazine, as we lift the lid on the life of Ravel and share rare insights into the life of the secretive composer. If the name Dan Godfrey is new to you, in this issue we introduce you to the fascinating but somewhat overlooked conductor who founded the ensemble that became the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and championed British music outside London. Plus, we explore the life and legacy of Komitas, the Armenian folk song collector and composer responsible for shaping the music of his home country and beyond.