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.
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.
Discover how Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas is redefining luxury cruising with innovative dining concepts, spectacular entertainment, and unparalleled onboard experiences that set new standards for maritime holidays.
Journey to the edge of the world with our exclusive look at Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic British Overseas Territory where 238 residents live in spectacular isolation amid penguins and towering peaks.
Discover how Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas is revolutionising cruise holidays with innovative dining concepts, spectacular entertainment and enhanced onboard experiences.
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.
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
Royal Caribbean's monumental new ship, Icon of the Seas, has sailed past a colossal milestone, becoming the fastest-selling cruise ship in history and signalling a massive surge in UK travel demand.
Shocking footage captures a massive brawl involving dozens of passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, forcing an early return to Miami. Learn the details of the onboard violence that disrupted a luxury holiday.
Shocking footage captures a massive brawl involving dozens of passengers on the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, forcing an early return to Florida. Learn about the violent altercation and the cruise line's response.
Royal Caribbean announces its largest-ever UK deployment as Legend of the Seas will homeport in Southampton for 2025 summer season, offering British travellers unprecedented Mediterranean and European itineraries.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attends a performance by conductor Omer Meir Wellber, making a statement on artistic freedom after his controversial dismissal from the Flanders Festival.
Royal Caribbean has unveiled the Star of the Seas, a revolutionary new vessel that will become the world's largest cruise ship upon its 2025 launch, boasting eight distinct neighbourhoods and unparalleled amenities.
A Royal Caribbean passenger made a desperate 80ft leap from the Symphony of the Seas to escape a staggering gambling debt, sparking a major rescue operation in Puerto Rico.
Discover the stunning new cruise ships launching in 2025, from record-breaking mega-liners to exclusive luxury yachts and revolutionary expedition vessels. Your next adventure at sea starts here.
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 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.
A dream holiday turned into a logistical nightmare for several passengers after a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailed from Southampton without them, leaving the group scrambling to catch up.
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.
Dare to discover the Drake Passage, the planet's most formidable ocean stretch. This ultimate guide reveals why sailors call it the 'Drake Shake' and how modern expeditions tame these infamous waters to reach Antarctica.
An in-depth review of Royal Caribbean's monumental Star of the Seas. We explore the record-breaking features, onboard thrills, and sheer scale of this floating mega-resort to see if bigger truly is better.
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.
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra delivered a breathtaking performance of iconic sci-fi and fantasy scores at the BBC Proms, from 'Star Wars' to 'Dune', in a visually stunning and sonically powerful concert that left the Royal Albert Hall audience in
Discover the grandeur of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, as it embarks on its maiden voyage. Packed with luxury amenities, innovative features, and record-breaking scale, this floating marvel redefines ocean travel.
Discover the breathtaking spectacle of 'Book of Mountains and Seas' at the Edinburgh International Festival – a fusion of myth, music, and visual storytelling that captivates audiences.
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.
Discover what it's like to step aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship, packed with record-breaking attractions and luxury amenities.
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.
Dozens of holidaymakers abandoned a luxury cruise ship after enduring violent storms and extreme seasickness, leaving their dream vacation in tatters.
A passenger has tragically died during a voyage on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Sir Roger Norrington, the pioneering conductor who transformed classical music with his historically informed performances.