Lost Rubens painting fetches £2.7m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, missing for centuries, sold for €2.3m in Versailles. Discover the story of its rediscovery and unique artistic detail.
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Lost Rubens painting sells for €2.3m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, 'Christ on the Cross', discovered in a Paris mansion, has sold for nearly €2.3m at auction in Versailles. Read the full story of this remarkable find.
Long-lost Rubens painting sells for £2.1M
A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, hidden for centuries, has sold for €2.3 million at a Versailles auction. Discover the story behind this unique artwork.
Caravaggio's Victorious Cupid Reveals Model's Identity
Caravaggio's masterpiece Victorious Cupid arrives at London's Wallace Collection, revealing the story of the artist's mysterious model Cecco and their controversial relationship in 17th century Rome.
Inside Rome's Colonna Palace: A Fight Against Mass Tourism
Discover Rome's most exclusive visitor attraction, the Colonna Palace. Explore its Baroque treasures and why it fiercely resists mass tourism. Plan your visit today.
Luxurious French recording of Purcell's Hail! Bright Cecilia
Vincent Dumestre's Le Poème Harmonique delivers a theatrical and exquisitely detailed account of Purcell's 1692 masterpiece, Hail! Bright Cecilia. Discover this radiant celebration of music's patron saint.
Martin Fröst's brilliant Bach album review
Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.
The Last Dinner Party's Fiery Second Album Reviewed
The baroque-rock sensation's highly anticipated follow-up album arrives in a blaze of glory, but does the intense theatricality overwhelm the music? Our review investigates.
Lecce: Italy's stunning city without tourist crowds
Escape the crowds and discover Lecce, Italy's breathtaking Baroque jewel in Puglia's heel - where authentic Italian culture thrives without the tourist queues
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.
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.
Valletta, Malta: Europe's Most Underrated City Break
A travel journalist uncovers the stunning secrets of Valletta, Malta's sun-drenched capital. From its honey-coloured fortifications and hidden Baroque gems to its vibrant cafes and breathtaking harbour, this Mediterranean marvel offers an unforgettable an
Esfahani's Revolutionary Bach on Harpsichord
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.
Lecce Travel Guide: Best of Puglia’s Baroque Beauty
Explore the best of Lecce, Puglia—where to dine, stay, and unwind in Italy's Baroque masterpiece. From rustic trattorias to luxury hotels, this guide has it all.
Roger Norrington: Classical music's revolutionary maestro
Celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Roger Norrington, the visionary conductor whose radical approach revolutionised orchestral performance.
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