On my radar: The Edge’s cultural highlights
The U2 guitarist on the scientific theory that connects us all, drawing on walls and the resurgence of Irish folk music
Quartet by Leah Broad review – Britain’s great female composers
A welcome celebration of four brilliant and colourful contributors to the 20th-century classical scene
On my radar: Joy Crookes’s cultural highlights
The singer-songwriter on the film that reminds her of her dad, artist Rene Matić’s ability to provoke and a documentary that sums up the life of an Arsenal fan
Enough by Stephen Hough review – a note-perfect pianist’s memoir
The distinguished piano player’s recollections verbalise the abstract mystery of music
On my radar: Gabrielle Zevin’s cultural highlights
The American writer on her film of the moment, a fantastic young novelist and an animated series that’s wonderfully human
The Time Traveller’s Wife musical sets a date for London’s West End
With music and lyrics by Dave Stewart and Joss Stone, the show based on Audrey Niffenegger’s bestseller will open in autumn
Barbra Streisand to publish her first memoir
In ‘one of the greatest tales of the creative life ever told’, the singer, actor and director recounts her life and 60-year career, in which she won scores of awards, many times as the first woman to do so
Magical mystery tour: Paul McCartney’s unseen photos to be published in new book
1964: Eyes of the Storm will bring together 275 forgotten snapshots of the Fab Four taken by Paul as they toured six cities, including their first ever visit to the US
Who was Beethoven’s mysterious Elise? Historian concludes she never existed
The identity of the muse for Für Elise has long puzzled experts. A new book suggests it was named by someone else, after the composer’s death
Baftas 2023: the full list of nominations
All the films and actors up for awards at the 76th edition of the British Academy film awards
In Good Hands by Alice Farnham review – notes from the podium
A leading female conductor tells her story and offers tips for aspiring ‘arm-flappers’
Rock’s best kept secret: Tony King on life with John Lennon, Elton John and Freddie Mercury
He held Mercury’s hand in hospital, retrieved Lennon from a cocaine escapade with David Bowie, and was upbraided by Keith Richards for smoking a joint. Now the Zelig of the music world is looking back
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin review – life lessons from the bearded beat master
The co-founder of Def Jam Records and the man behind countless hits, from the Beastie Boys and Jay-Z to Neil Young, offers artistic wisdom that is both gnomic and pertinent
What links Cate Blanchett’s new film Tár to Sissy Spacek and hot sauce?
A composer and conductor opens the door to Loretta Lynn, Wings of Desire and classic 90s rock from Goo Goo Dolls
Black Panthers, punks and brutalist buildings: the micro-publisher exploring Britain’s lost past
Every week, Café Royal publishes books highlighting forgotten architecture or subcultures, celebrating the work of amateur and professional photographers. And they cost less than a London pint