Raye stuns fans with impressive cello skills
Chart-topping singer Raye stuns fans by showcasing her classical music background and impressive cello performance in a nostalgic clip with former schoolmate.
Category : Search result: classical music auction
UK Pop Music Crisis: Majority Say Quality Has Declined
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of UK music enthusiasts believe British pop music has declined in quality, with many claiming it's become 'too generic' and 'manufactured'.
Myleene Klass hosts Classic FM anniversary at Royal Albert Hall
Smooth radio star Myleene Klass dazzled audiences alongside her son Apollo at Classic FM's 25th anniversary concert, hosting the prestigious Royal Albert Hall event in a breathtaking gown.
Mavis Staples: Submit Your Questions for Music Legend
Gospel and soul icon Mavis Staples, whose career spans seven revolutionary decades, is opening the floor to readers. Submit your questions about her incredible journey from civil rights anthems to rock collaborations.
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.
BBC Philharmonic's Bliss: Ballet Masterpieces Reborn
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.
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
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.
Rattle honoured again at Gramophone Awards, Pichon's Bach wins top prize
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.
Rowan Atkinson's Netflix Jaguar sells for £130k at auction
Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson's stunning 1997 Jaguar XJ6 from Netflix's 'Man vs Bee' fetches astonishing price at auction, proving the star's automotive Midas touch continues to dazzle collectors.
Royal Ballet School Abandons Centuries-Old Training Rules
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.
The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction
Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.
Glyndebourne's La Bohème: Puccini Perfected
Glyndebourne's revolutionary new La Bohème production blends timeless romance with contemporary staging, creating an unforgettable operatic experience in the Sussex countryside.
The Magic Flute dazzles at Royal Opera House review
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.
Cronulla garage treasures sell for thousands in auction frenzy
A lifetime of forgotten possessions from a Cronulla garage transformed into a treasure trove for bargain hunters, with vintage tools and collectibles selling for thousands in a dramatic clearance auction.
Rebel Women Reshaping UK Music Scenes
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Biss completes revolutionary Beethoven cycle with final volume
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.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
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.
BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican
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.
Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr dies aged 83
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.
Hermes Experiment's 'Tree': Nature's Soundscape Redefined
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First
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.
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.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
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.
Met Opera cancels Donizetti production after $500k investment
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.
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.
Sydney home sells for $1.8M above reserve at auction frenzy
A modest Sydney home sold for a staggering $1.8 million above reserve at auction, revealing the extreme pressures facing Australia's property market as bidding wars intensify.
Racing elite splurge millions at Tattersalls bloodstock sale
The thoroughbred sales ring at Tattersalls Newmarket witnessed spectacular bidding wars as racing's elite owners competed for premium yearlings, with prices soaring into seven figures during the prestigious October auction.
The Block Auction Disaster: House Fails to Sell
Shocking scenes unfolded on The Block as contestants Steph and Gian's beautifully renovated house received no bids at auction, leaving them devastated and viewers stunned by the dramatic turn of events.
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.
Pointless Host Alexander Armstrong's Secret Music Success
Discover the remarkable double life of Alexander Armstrong, the beloved Pointless host who secretly became a classical music sensation while charming millions on television.
Page 1 of 4