From explosive feminist punk to euphoric dance anthems, discover the week's must-hear albums that are setting the music scene alight. Our comprehensive review covers everything from Riot Women's raw energy to Sunlight's uplifting beats.
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.
Discover the extraordinary story behind Hugh Cutting's rediscovered album 'Refound' - an idiosyncratic collection that delivers profound musical satisfaction decades after its creation.
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
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 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 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.
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Discover why Jordan Patterson's intimate acoustic sound is captivating listeners and explore the must-hear tracks dominating UK playlists this week.
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.
Exclusive interview reveals how Mikaela Straus transformed personal turmoil into musical gold while challenging music industry expectations and embracing queer identity.
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.
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.
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
A groundbreaking new digital platform is set to transform how small music venues secure funding, offering fans direct investment opportunities in their favourite local spaces while combating the venue crisis sweeping Britain.
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.
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham continues to rake in massive earnings from her singing career decades later, with new financial documents revealing astonishing royalty figures for 2024.
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.
Music scholars uncover a previously unknown composition by English Baroque master Henry Purcell, hidden for centuries in a Cambridge library archive.
Cardiff-based producer Don Leisure triumphs at the Welsh Music Prize 2025 with his boundary-pushing album 'Tŷrchu Sain', beating fierce competition from emerging Welsh talent.
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.
Discover the remarkable double life of Alexander Armstrong, the beloved Pointless host who secretly became a classical music sensation while charming millions on television.
Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.
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.
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.
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.