Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) On his 200th anniversary, our 11-page special looks at the life, works and influence of the piano world's greatest composer
BBC Music Magazine Awards 2010 Time to vote! We reveal the details of the 18 discs nominated for the 2010 BBC Music Magazine Awards
Musical Destinations: Cape Town Neil McKim visits the South African city and explores a vibrant classical music and jazz scene
Composer of the Month: John Field Calum MacDonald on the Irish inventor of the piano nocturne
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