The 2025 Gramophone Classical Music Awards celebrated musical excellence with Sir Simon Rattle receiving a special honour and Raphaël Pichon's Bach recording taking the top prize in a glittering ceremony.
The long-awaited expanded edition of Bruce Springsteen's seminal 1982 album 'Nebraska' has been released, but does this deluxe version live up to the haunting brilliance of the original masterpiece?
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
Mozart's beloved opera receives a stunning new production at London's Royal Opera House, blending magical stagecraft with musical excellence in a performance that captivates both newcomers and aficionados.
Pianist Jonathan Biss completes his monumental Beethoven journey with a stunning fourth volume that challenges everything we know about classical interpretation. Discover how this recording redefines musical legacy.
PETER HOSKIN delivers his verdict on the breathtaking new Tron instalment, praising Jared Leto's captivating performance and the film's perfect blend of visual spectacle and emotional depth in this must-see blockbuster.
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Lock, the groundbreaking British composer whose innovative works and passionate teaching left an indelible mark on classical music.
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.
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
Groundbreaking BBC Radio 3 project fuses artificial intelligence with classical composition, featuring world premiere by Tarik O'Regan that challenges our understanding of musical creativity.
A forgotten Handel masterpiece makes a spectacular comeback at London's Linbury Theatre, blending baroque splendour with contemporary staging in a production that's rewriting opera history.
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
Taylor Swift marks the launch of her highly anticipated new album with a low-key celebration at a New York restaurant, trading stadium crowds for an intimate evening with friends as her latest musical masterpiece drops worldwide.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills drops bombshell revelation about an unreleased Taylor Swift album from her early career days, sending Swifties into a frenzy.
Global superstar Taylor Swift announces exclusive limited-edition album release, sending Swifties into a frenzy with surprise drop of 'Life of a Showgirl' collection.
Taylor Swift breaks her album release tradition with a quiet UK radio premiere for 'The Life of a Showgirl', sparking fan frenzy and industry speculation about her strategic shift.
Los Angeles quintet Agriculture delivers a breathtaking sophomore album that transforms metal into spiritual ecstasy through celestial harmonies and thunderous instrumentation.
From secret codes to social media puzzles, discover how Taylor Swift has masterfully revealed each of her 12 studio albums, creating global anticipation with every release.
German violinist Christian Tetzlaff and conductor John Storgårds deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Elgar's Violin Concerto alongside Thomas Adès's new work, creating one of the year's most compelling classical recordings.
Spencer Elden, the man who appeared as a baby on Nirvana's iconic Nevermind cover, is taking legal action against the band members and estate, claiming sexual exploitation.
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.
Ian Shelton, the explosive force behind Militarie Gun, discusses the band's relentless new album 'In Your Face', a raw exploration of power dynamics and personal turmoil in the modern punk landscape.
Camilla Kerslake, wife of rugby legend Chris Robshaw, reveals her thriving solo music career away from the spotlight, with a new album and West End ambitions.
Dive into the week's most talked-about cultural releases. Our critics deliver their verdicts on Steve's immersive new album, Joy Crookes' soulful live return, and the hottest picks in theatre, gaming, and art.
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran secures his sixth consecutive UK Number One album with 'Play', equalling the chart record and solidifying his status as a British music icon.
Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the Berlin Philharmonic, under Kirill Petrenko, deliver a revelatory new recording of Schoenberg's formidable Violin Concerto, alongside 'Verklärte Nacht' and 'Die Jakobsleiter', challenging perceptions of the compose
Kanye West's highly anticipated tenth studio album, 'Donda', has cleaved music critics down the middle, with reviews ranging from 'masterpiece' to 'messy and unfinished' in a fiercely divided reception.
Jazz virtuoso Cécile McLorin Salvant returns with 'Oh Snap!', a breathtaking new album that blends jazz, folk, and art-pop. Discover the Grammy-winner's most personal and adventurous work yet.
Violinist Viktoria Mullova and pianist Alasdair Beatson deliver a revelatory new album of Beethoven's early Violin Sonatas, Opp. 12, praised for its clarity, wit, and profound musical dialogue.
The Guardian's five-star review of Joy Crookes' sophomore album 'Juniper' hails it as a profound artistic evolution. Discover the soulful depth and cinematic storytelling of this London artist's masterpiece.