Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
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Apartment House stuns at Wigmore Hall with contemporary works
London's prestigious Wigmore Hall witnessed a breathtaking evening of contemporary classical music as the acclaimed Apartment House ensemble delivered mesmerising performances of works by Caitlin Smith, Michael Paccione, and others.
Gene-Edited Pigs Resist Swine Fever in UK Breakthrough
Revolutionary gene editing technology has produced the world's first pigs completely resistant to Classical Swine Fever, potentially saving billions in global agriculture and preventing mass culling.
Raye stuns fans with impressive cello skills
Chart-topping singer Raye stuns fans by showcasing her classical music background and impressive cello performance in a nostalgic clip with former schoolmate.
Myleene Klass hosts Classic FM anniversary at Royal Albert Hall
Smooth radio star Myleene Klass dazzled audiences alongside her son Apollo at Classic FM's 25th anniversary concert, hosting the prestigious Royal Albert Hall event in a breathtaking gown.
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.
BBC Philharmonic's Bliss: Ballet Masterpieces Reborn
The BBC Philharmonic delivers a breathtaking performance of Sir Arthur Bliss's 'Miracle in the Gorbals' and 'Metamorphic Variations,' breathing new life into forgotten British ballet masterpieces in this essential new recording.
Rattle honoured again at Gramophone Awards, Pichon's Bach wins top prize
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.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
The prestigious Royal Ballet School announces radical reforms to its training methods, abandoning rigid traditions to create more resilient and versatile dancers for the 21st century.
Glyndebourne's La Bohème: Puccini Perfected
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
The Magic Flute dazzles at Royal Opera House review
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.
Biss completes revolutionary Beethoven cycle with final volume
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.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
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.
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.
Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr dies aged 83
Celebrated double bassist Gary Karr, who transformed perceptions of his instrument and inspired generations of musicians, has passed away at 83. Discover the legacy of the man who brought the double bass to concert halls worldwide.
Hermes Experiment's 'Tree': Nature's Soundscape Redefined
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First
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.
Handel's Giustino triumphs at Royal Opera House after 300 years
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.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
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.
Met Opera cancels Donizetti production after $500k investment
The Metropolitan Opera scraps Richard Jones' new production of Donizetti's beloved comedy, marking another high-profile cancellation in the opera world. Discover the reasons behind this artistic decision.
Lost Henry Purcell masterpiece discovered after 330 years
Music scholars uncover a previously unknown composition by English Baroque master Henry Purcell, hidden for centuries in a Cambridge library archive.
Opera North's groundbreaking Handel-dance fusion
Opera North's revolutionary production of Handel's 'Susanna' merges 18th-century oratorio with Phoenix Dance Theatre's powerful contemporary choreography in a stunning exploration of gender politics and power dynamics that feels remarkably current.
Pointless Host Alexander Armstrong's Secret Music Success
Discover the remarkable double life of Alexander Armstrong, the beloved Pointless host who secretly became a classical music sensation while charming millions on television.
Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London
Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.
Tetzlaff's Revolutionary Elgar Album Stuns Critics
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.
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.
Sitar for Mental Health: Rishab Sharma's Musical Mission
London-based sitarist Rishab Sharma launches groundbreaking mental health initiative using classical Indian music therapy, continuing the legacy of his grandfather Ravi Shankar.
University Challenge contestants fail music round spectacularly
BBC Two's University Challenge faces awkward silence as both Durham and St John's College teams fail to identify basic classical compositions, leaving viewers astonished at the musical knowledge gap.
Camilla Kerslake: From Rugby WAG to West End Star
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.
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