An exclusive interview with Welsh National Opera's visionary directors Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree as they unveil ambitious plans to revitalise opera, champion new talent, and connect with diverse communities across the UK.
The world mourns the loss of Russian composer and pianist Rodion Shchedrin, a colossal figure in 20th and 21st-century music whose innovative works bridged Soviet tradition and Western modernism.
Renowned British soprano Louise Alder opens up about her severe performance anxiety ahead of Last Night of the Proms, linking the crisis in arts funding to mental health struggles among musicians.
The shocking true story of Danny Rensch, the American chess champion who vanished at the peak of his career only to be discovered a decade later, his genius suppressed by a controlling religious sect in a tale of manipulation and ultimate redemption.
Leonard Barden, the world's longest-running chess columnist, marks an unprecedented 70 years with The Guardian. Discover the story behind this British institution.
A rare violin once owned by genius physicist Albert Einstein, which was smuggled out of 1930s Germany to escape Nazi confiscation, is now going up for auction in a major London sale.
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who has died aged 92, was a revered yet unconventional royal figure. A gifted musician and dedicated teacher, she carved a unique path defined by her Catholic faith, her passion for music, and a profound sense of public service
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.
A viral video captures the moment a wife's patience snaps, pushing her husband away after he lost a chess game and vowed to 'analyse his performance' for four hours in torrential rain. The hilarious incident in St James's Park has sparked a wave of sympat
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.
Covent Garden's bold reimagining of Puccini's 'Tosca' divides audiences, replacing 1800s Rome with a modern female-led resistance movement and triggering a fierce debate on artistic modernisation versus tradition.
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.
The classical music world mourns the loss of Rodion Shchedrin, the celebrated Russian composer and husband of ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who passed away at 92 in Munich.
Exclusive: Neil Amin-Smith, the former Clean Bandit violinist and husband to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reveals why he left the global music sensation to pursue a career in sustainable finance and property development.
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.
In a stunning turn of events at the prestigious Sinquefield Cup, American Wesley So clinched victory and the $350,000 top prize. The chess world watched as reigning World Champion Gukesh D suffered a second consecutive defeat, shaking up the elite ranking
Harpsichord virtuoso Mahan Esfahani delivers a breathtakingly original interpretation of Bach's 'The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1', challenging centuries of piano tradition with a recording of profound intellectual rigour and startling beauty.
A breathtaking performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto by Isabelle Faust, accompanied by the mighty Gewandhausorchester Leipzig under Andris Nelsons, becomes an instant classic at the BBC Proms 2025.
Elizabeth Alker's revelatory book, 'Everything We Do Is Music', uncovers the astonishing classical roots of pop icons from The Beatles to Taylor Swift, revealing a secret musical lineage that shaped a century of sound.
A groundbreaking new biography uncovers the profound personal tragedies and political turmoil that shaped Ludwig van Beethoven's revolutionary final works, revealing a man raging against his fate in 1820s Vienna.
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.
Quentin Letts recounts a gripping encounter in Westminster, where political tension felt like watching a chess match with live grenades. A must-read for those fascinated by high-stakes diplomacy.
Le Concert Spirituel delivered a mesmerising performance of Alessandro Striggio’s Mass at London’s Royal Albert Hall, blending historical authenticity with breathtaking vocal harmonies.
In a stunning display of skill and youth brilliance, Michael Adams clinched his ninth British Chess Championship, while a 10-year-old girl broke two world records, marking a historic day for UK chess.
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.
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.
Ludovic Morlot and the Seattle Symphony deliver a breathtaking performance of Ravel's complete orchestral works, capturing the composer's genius with precision and passion.
A former insider reveals Donald Trump's psychological tactics to dominate global diplomacy, comparing his strategies to a high-stakes game of 3D chess.
World-renowned chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is set to compete in the Esports World Cup, marking a thrilling crossover between traditional chess and competitive gaming.
Experience the grandeur of Dvořák’s compositions as the BBC Proms captivate audiences with a night of orchestral brilliance and cultural celebration.