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FEATURES 26 Cover story: Enrico Caruso George Hall charts the incredible life of the legendary Italian tenor, whose voice sold a million records and made him music’s first modern superstar 34 The BBC Music Magazine Interview Pianist Noriko Ogawa talks to James Naughtie about the world of competition juries and her Japanese heritage 38 The CBSO at 100 Richard Bratby recounts the fascinating story of the world-class City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra 44 John Wilson Jessica Duchen interviews the conductor whose newly reformed Sinfonia of London is already making waves 50 Sofia Gubaidulina Last year’s RPS Gold Medal recipient is one of the greatest composers of our age. Daniel Jaffé meets her

EVERY MONTH 8 Letters 12 The Full Score Beethoven deafness date in doubt; the AAM goes green 25 Richard Morrison The Arts Council’s plans for the new decade 54 Musical Destinations Rebecca Franks heads to the Latvian capital, Riga 56 Composer of the Month John Allison celebrates Gra yna Bacewicz 62 Building a Library

The best recordings of Debussy’s Préludes for piano 102 Live events 104 Radio & TV listings 112 Crossword and Quiz 114 Music that Changed Me Actor and opera director Selina Cadell

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26 Enrico Caruso

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