He wrote and wrote and wrote, but the result was much more than hack work - a sprawling, dazzling genius

In praise of John Updike

Geoffrey Wheatcroft is too pessimistic. Thanks to small record companies such as Naxos, there is plenty of new music even if it's not very modern

Berthold Goldschmidt is belatedly recognised as one of Britain's finest modern composers. In the last interview before his death he told Edward Pearce about neglect and rediscovery

Edward Pearce is getting worried about Tony Blair and has a few suggestions for him

There are two types of arts festival, says Edward Pearce-unsmart ones in pretty places and those visited by Dr Bragg and the leaders of the Republic of Letters

Edward Pearce advises David Lloyd on how to sort out English cricket

Edward Pearce enjoyed "The House" and now wants to run Covent Garden

Radio Three's Paul Gambaccini has been the target of an ugly campaign-accusing him of driving the once highbrow music station downmarket. Edward Pearce speaks out in his defence and offers views of...

Virginia Bottomley was right to refuse a new Cardiff Opera House. Money, says Edward Pearce, should go to performers not buildings