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This kitten hears a violin for the first time – and her response is priceless
Watch Esther Abrami playing the violin to her kitten - and the frankly adorable response from the musical feline
Celebrate the future of music with the Festival Academy Budapest
FAB celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with honoured guests and young talent
On this day, 2004: mud and helmets, as Glastonbury does Wagner
On 27 June 2004, rock and opera achieved perfect harmony - as the English National Opera brought Wagner to Glastonbury
Brawling, bed-hopping... murder? Music's 15 worst-behaved composers
From Mozart to Peter Warlock, here are 15 composers who stepped out of line - socially, sexually, or just with too much motorbike-based nudity
Is there a link between mental illness and creativity? Top psychologists have their say
The cliché of the ‘mad genius’ has long perpetuated the idea that creativity and mental illness are linked. But, asks Rebecca Franks, how true is that notion?
Classical music can calm our anxiety. Here’s the science behind it
The music that calms us can be deeply personal, writes Claire Jackson, yet certain universal elements are scientifically proven to ease stress
Struggling to sleep? Try these 11 dreamlike melodies
We guide you through the pieces of music that will help relax the mind, calm the nerves and send you off to sleep
This adorable toddler can name any classical work within seconds
In this clip, three-year-old Vincent Billington can identify great classical works in seconds. And he's not falling for his dad's efforts at misdirection
Here are 10 reasons you should NEVER marry a musician
Free concert tickets and a home filled with the joys of music might seem tempting now, but you could live to regret it...!
Glastonbury’s secret past: when classical music ruled the festival fields
Forget the tents, mud and rock acts. Over a century ago, the Somerset town of Glastonbury was host to a music festival of a very different kind
Bust these 10 myths to unlock the sublime world of classical music
Many find classical music intimidating due to its history, complexity, or formal settings, but these fears stem from myths. In reality, it’s for everyone—emotional, thrilling, and accessible. Here are 10 common misconceptions debunked
The best desktop speakers 2025: turn your home office into a listening paradise
Watch as this beautiful cat charms audiences at Beethoven concert
The feline appeared on stage with perfect timing during Festival Strings Lucerne's performance of the 'Pastoral' Symphony
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Alfred Brendel, pianist: 1931-2025
The acclaimed pianist has died at the age of 94. Claire Jackson remembers a remarkable musician, writer and thinker
Remembering the great pianist Alfred Brendel, who has died aged 94
The renowned pianist Alfred Brendel died at the age of 94 on 17 June. Here, we publish one of his final interviews, in which he recalls performing with legendary baritone, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Josephine Baker: the dancer who shook the world
Josephine Baker was a legendary performer, WWII spy, and civil rights activist who used fame, courage, and compassion to fight racism and inspire global unity
'You're nothing but an arse': Erik Satie goes to jail, 1917
When a critic wrote a scathing review of his new ballet Parade, Erik Satie responded in caustic terms - and found himself standing up in court
7 fabulously fantastical pieces inspired by ancient mythology
Operatic director Thomas Guthrie selects the best examples of music inspired by ancient mythology
The very cheek! When Brahms fell asleep during Liszt's concert... and ignited a lifelong feud
It's Father's Day. Here are six beautiful songs to the joys of parenthood
To mark Father's Day, violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen selects six pieces of music that evoke the bond between parent and child
Feeling stressed? These 10 beautiful classical pieces are guaranteed to bring calm to your day
The BBC Music team and reviewers on the music they turn to for a sense of calm
Jaws at 50: how John Williams' groundbreaking soundtrack saved Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece from disaster
As Steven Spielberg’s Jaws celebrates its 50th birthday, Charlotte Smith explores the vital role played by John Williams’s famously unsettling soundtrack
Classical music quotes: 21 brilliant takes on music's unique power
Many inspiring, witty, even provocative things have been said about classical music. Here are some of the best classical music quotes