THIS MONTH’S CRITICS

Our critics number many of the top music specialists whose knowledge and enthusiasm are second to none

Jan Smaczny Musicologist, critic Jan Smaczny is emeritus professor of music at Queen’s University, Belfast. He writes, reviews and lectures avidly on a wide range of musical subjects, in particular the Czech musical tradition. No longer in full-time academia, he has ample opportunity for culinary and horticultural experiment.