Rosalía's 'Lux' Named Best Album of 2025
Spanish superstar Rosalía's audacious fourth album 'Lux' tops the year's best list. Discover how this classical-pop fusion redefines ambition in modern music.
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Philharmonia's Earth Day concert review: A powerful tribute
The Philharmonia Orchestra's Earth Day concert, conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali and featuring Fazıl Say, delivered a powerful environmental message. Read our full review of this moving Royal Festival Hall performance.
ACO's 50th Anniversary with Beethoven & Brahms
Marking its 50th year, the Australian Chamber Orchestra releases a live recording of Beethoven & Brahms violin concertos under Richard Tognetti. A compelling souvenir from a world-class ensemble.
ELO star Mike Edwards dies in Devon farming accident
Mike Edwards, a founding cellist of the Electric Light Orchestra, was killed in a freak farming accident in Devon when a 600kg hay bale crushed his van. Read the full story.
LSO Futures: Three World Premieres with Seong-Jin Cho
The London Symphony Orchestra's compelling LSO Futures concert featured three world premieres, including Donghoon Shin's Piano Concerto performed by the dazzling Seong-Jin Cho. Read our full review.
Balls Opera: Tennis's Battle of the Sexes on Stage
Laura Karpman's opera 'Balls' brings the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match to life at the Royal Festival Hall. A kitschy, Hollywood-ready production reviewed.
Gardner's Bold Elgar: LPO Gerontius Review
Edward Gardner leads the LPO in a dramatic live Proms recording of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius. A bold, must-hear performance with stellar soloists.
Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Israeli orchestra concert in Paris
Shocking scenes unfolded in Paris as pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted an Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert, leading to violent clashes with police and audience members. Flares were lit inside the prestigious Théâtre des Champs-Élysées during t
John Rutter's 80th Birthday Celebration Wows London
St Paul's Cathedral hosted an unforgettable musical extravaganza honouring Sir John Rutter's 80th birthday, featuring star performers and breathtaking choral works that captivated London audiences.
Björk & LSO reimagine Rosalía's LUX
Spanish superstar Rosalía's latest album 'LUX' receives stunning orchestral reinterpretation by Björk and the London Symphony Orchestra in groundbreaking London performance.
John Adams Festival Triumphs in Manchester
The Hallé Orchestra delivers a breathtaking performance of John Adams' works at Bridgewater Hall, showcasing the composer's vibrant musical legacy in a spectacular festival finale.
Kanneh-Mason's Walton: Cello Concerto Reborn
Discover how Sheku Kanneh-Mason's stunning new recording of Walton's Cello Concerto brings fresh vitality to this British masterpiece, capturing both its lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.
Adès and LSO dazzle with premieres and Sibelius
The London Symphony Orchestra delivered a spellbinding performance under Thomas Adès, featuring world premieres and a revelatory Sibelius Fifth that left the Barbican audience breathless.
Nicole Scherzinger's tight dress struggle at Royal Albert Hall
Nicole Scherzinger turned heads at the Royal Albert Hall as she navigated stairs in a breathtakingly tight black dress during her BBC Proms performance with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.
Sigur Rós & London Contemporary Orchestra stun Albert Hall
Experience the magical fusion of Icelandic post-rock and classical mastery as Sigur Rós joins forces with the London Contemporary Orchestra for an unforgettable Royal Albert Hall performance that redefines musical boundaries.
Gilbert & George declare war on classical music
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
Belgian PM attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attends a performance by conductor Omer Meir Wellber, making a statement on artistic freedom after his controversial dismissal from the Flanders Festival.
Ghent Orchestra sacks Israeli conductor over Gaza stance
The prestigious Belgian orchestra has severed ties with its chief conductor, Israeli-born Omer Meir Wellber, following his refusal to sign a statement condemning the Gaza conflict, sparking debate over art and politics.
Adès Mesmerises BBC Symphony Orchestra in Barbican Triumph
Read our exclusive review of Thomas Adès's captivating concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, where his own compositions held the audience in a trance at London's Barbican Centre.
Sámi Language Triumphs in Historic BBC Proms Debut
In a landmark moment for the Proms, Katarina Barruk and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra delivered a powerful performance in Ume Sámi, championing Indigenous language and culture on one of the world's most prestigious stages.
Melbourne Symphony's Albert Hall show interrupted by protests
A powerful performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall was dramatically interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters, creating a night of high musical drama and political tension.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra BBC Proms disrupted by protest
A landmark performance by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall was interrupted by pro-Palestine activists, leading to a temporary halt in the BBC Proms concert before proceedings resumed.
Julian Bliss: Masterful Lindberg & Aho Clarinet Concertos
Clarinet virtuoso Julian Bliss delivers an immaculate and thrilling performance of Magnus Lindberg and Kalevi Aho's demanding concertos on a landmark new album, setting a new benchmark for contemporary woodwind repertoire.
DNSO's Epic Sci-Fi Concert Electrifies Royal Albert Hall
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra delivered a breathtaking performance of iconic sci-fi and fantasy scores at the BBC Proms, from 'Star Wars' to 'Dune', in a visually stunning and sonically powerful concert that left the Royal Albert Hall audience in
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Defiant UK Tour Amidst War
An exclusive look at the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's powerful UK tour. Musicians share their stories of defiance, art as resistance, and performing while their homeland endures war.
Joe Hisaishi dazzles with Studio Ghibli at Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Joe Hisaishi, delivered a spellbinding performance of Studio Ghibli's iconic scores at London's Royal Albert Hall, leaving audiences enchanted.
BBCSO stuns with Stravinsky at Royal Albert Hall
The BBC Symphony Orchestra delivered a breathtaking performance of Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' and Anna Thorvaldsdottir's evocative compositions at London's Royal Albert Hall, under the baton of conductor Eva Ollikainen.
Petrassi’s Concertos Brought to Life by La Vecchia
Francesco La Vecchia and Sonata da Camera breathe new life into Goffredo Petrassi's underrated concertos, delivering a performance that is both dynamic and deeply expressive.
Budapest Festival Orchestra stuns at Royal Albert Hall
Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra deliver a spellbinding evening of Beethoven and Bartók at London's Royal Albert Hall, leaving audiences in awe.
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