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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
London-based sitarist Rishab Sharma launches groundbreaking mental health initiative using classical Indian music therapy, continuing the legacy of his grandfather Ravi Shankar.
BBC Two's University Challenge faces awkward silence as both Durham and St John's College teams fail to identify basic classical compositions, leaving viewers astonished at the musical knowledge gap.
Camilla Kerslake, wife of rugby legend Chris Robshaw, reveals her thriving solo music career away from the spotlight, with a new album and West End ambitions.
Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the Berlin Philharmonic, under Kirill Petrenko, deliver a revelatory new recording of Schoenberg's formidable Violin Concerto, alongside 'Verklärte Nacht' and 'Die Jakobsleiter', challenging perceptions of the compose
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko delivers a breathtaking performance in Puccini's Tosca at London's Royal Opera House, silencing critics and receiving a thunderous 12-minute standing ovation.
Violinist Viktoria Mullova and pianist Alasdair Beatson deliver a revelatory new album of Beethoven's early Violin Sonatas, Opp. 12, praised for its clarity, wit, and profound musical dialogue.
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.
In a powerful moment of national unity, a single flag waved during the Last Night of the Proms became a symbol of togetherness, capturing the hearts of millions and sparking a social media sensation.
BBC Radio 6 Music's Lauren Laverne stars in a revelatory new production, 'Mozart's Women', at the London Coliseum. This innovative show uncovers the stories of the talented female composers and musicians Mozart admired, challenging centuries of classical
A spectacular review of the 2025 Last Night of the Proms, where comedian Bill Bailey and Queen's Brian May delivered an unforgettable, genre-bending performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
The John Wilson Orchestra and virtuoso James Ehnes captivated the Royal Albert Hall in a spectacular Last Night of the Proms, featuring a sublime performance of Barber's Violin Concerto and Korngold's cinematic symphony.
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.