Zdeněk Liška: The revolutionary genius of film music
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Zdeněk Liška, the pioneering Czech composer whose innovative soundscapes transformed film music and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
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Duchess of Kent's secret life as a professional pianist
The Duchess of Kent, once a senior working royal, reveals her remarkable journey from Buckingham Palace to becoming a professional pianist and composer, releasing her debut album at 88.
Hermeto Pascoal: Brazilian Music's Experimental Genius Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Hermeto Pascoal, the visionary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist whose radical creativity and profound influence earned him the title 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer).
Composer Rodion Shchedrin Dies Aged 92
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.
The White Lotus Composer Exits Ahead of Season 3
Emmy-winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer confirms he will not return for the highly anticipated third season of HBO's 'The White Lotus', marking the end of an era for the show's iconic sound.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin dies at 92
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.
John Williams: The Movie Scores He Didn't Compose
A new biography uncovers the heartbreaking reality behind the legendary composer's most famous works, including the surprising films he had no hand in scoring.
Beethoven's Tumultuous Final Years: Genius, Grief & Revolution
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.
John Williams: 'I never liked film music very much'
Legendary composer John Williams reveals in a candid interview his complex relationship with film music, preferring concert halls to cinema screens despite creating cinema's most iconic scores.
Court rejects 'Baby Shark' plagiarism claim
A South Korean court has ruled against a US composer who claimed the viral hit 'Baby Shark' plagiarised his work, ending a high-profile legal battle over the catchy children's tune.
Carlos Muñoz Villalobos: Latin Jazz Pioneer Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Carlos Muñoz Villalobos, the pioneering Latin jazz musician whose innovative compositions captivated audiences worldwide.
Ziad Rahbani: Musical Maverick Dies
Celebrating the life and groundbreaking contributions of Ziad Rahbani, the Lebanese composer and political satirist who redefined Arab music.
BBC Philharmonic's spellbinding Arvo Pärt tribute at Proms
The BBC Philharmonic and cellist Alisa Weilerstein mesmerised audiences with a transcendent celebration of Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday at the Proms, showcasing the Estonian composer's timeless minimalism.
Raymond Warren, renowned composer, dies at 89
Renowned composer and educator Raymond Warren, whose works captivated audiences for decades, has died at the age of 89. A tribute to his life and legacy.
Arvo Pärt at 90: A Celebration of Minimalist Genius
As the legendary composer Arvo Pärt turns 90, we explore his profound influence on contemporary classical music and the enduring beauty of his minimalist masterpieces.
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