The best office audio equipment: How to upgrade your office audio experience
Improve the quality of your laptop audio and introduce these top-of-the-range pieces of office audio equipment to your working-from-home set-up
How a concert hall's whites-only policy caused soprano Marian Anderson to find an ally in Eleanor Roosevelt
When Marian Anderson took to the stage in 1939 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, she had the full support of the First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who had taken up her cause after Anderson was rejected from a concert hall because of a racist policy
How did Beethoven cope with going deaf?
The great composer was able to deal with his deafness thanks to a unique hearing machine he had fitted to his piano
The greatest opera composers of all time
Here are the best opera composers of all time, from the 16th century to the modern day
Six of the best examples of classical music in movies
We choose six of the most unexpected and imaginative uses of classical music in movies
Violin mutes: what they do, how to use them and the best violin mutes for practice and performance
We're here to answer all your questions about violin mutes and mutes for other stringed instruments, and explain the differences between the various types of violin mute
Best of Beethoven: Top 20 Beethoven works
Michael Tanner selects and explores Beethoven's top 20 must-hear masterpieces, choosing from the very best of the great composer's extensive output
Karl Jenkins on the commercial that made him a global hit, being underestimated by the music industry and why he has no plans to retire
Welsh composer Karl Jenkins speaks to Amanda Holloway about creating an emotional connection with his many millions of fans across the globe
These movie directors are using classical music to create viral memes and memorable moments
From Brahms to Samuel Barber, the use of classical music in films can create all sorts of unlikely connections in the minds of the audience, as Tom Service explains
Is genius overrated? Why genius composers need ordinary 'second-rankers' in order to thrive
The ability to recognise creative genius is of fundamental value when it comes to composers sharing their music with the world, argues columnist Richard Morrison
Meet the most fascinating figures from classical music
Sitar player Jasdeep Singh Degun on creating crossovers between Indian and Western classical music
Rebecca Franks meets RPS Award winner Jasdeep Singh Degun, who is shining a light on Indian Classical music
Mozart to Megadeth: How classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine is converting heavy metal fans to classical music
American violinist Rachel Barton Pine takes inspiration from Scottish folk to thrash metal – and, as she tells Charlotte Smith, she’s now making new musical discoveries through parenthood
Memories of Leonard Bernstein: a showman and musical visionary with a car number plate you couldn't miss
Conductor Grant Llewellyn shares a personal snapshot of what life, rehearsals and music were like with the legendary composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein
The great composers
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Beethoven's funeral: how the composer's final farewell attracted more attendees than Michael Jackson's
The story of thousands gathering in Vienna for Beethoven’s final farewell
Who is Danny Elfman, the composer behind The Simpsons?
There’s one iconic telly tune you’ll probably know by this American composer, whose music graces the BBC Proms for the first time this weekend; but there’s a lot more to Danny Elfman than The Simpsons...
Who is Ludwig Göransson? A guide to the Oscar-winning film composer
Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson has captured the attention of the film music world in recent years, but his composing career has been much more diverse than most...
Who was the real Mozart? We explore the man behind the myths
The years since Mozart’s death have not been kind to historical truth. Romanticised tales of a tortured, poverty-stricken genius have warped our views of the composer and his music. Mozart biographer Jan Swafford uncovers the man behind the myths
Greatest Recordings
Our recommendations of essential additions to your listening library
Ryuichi Sakamoto: the best recordings
We rank the essential albums of Ryuichi Sakamoto, the pioneering film composer, electronic artist and solo performer
Six of the best landmark jazz recordings
Jazz has undergone many changes of style over the last century, not least with the arrival of rock music. Neil McKim picks out some pivotal concerts
Five of the best albums by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck's rhythmic and tonal free-wheeling helped him become the epitome of 1950s and ’60s cool. We name his best recordings on disc
The best jazz albums released in 2021 so far
A list of the greatest jazz albums released in 2021, as chosen by BBC Music Magazine critics Garry Booth, Barry Witherden and Roger Thomas
Albums of the week
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
Audio equipment reviews and advice
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
Best portable speakers for enjoying your music indoors and outdoors
Our audio expert Chris Haslam chooses the best portable speakers for enjoying your music inside the home and in the great outdoors
Best TV speakers reviewed 2024: revolutionise your TV sound with these speaker systems
Whether you're after a wireless option, a soundbar or something more design-led, we've brought together some of the best TV speakers for all audiophiles available to buy now
Best hi-fi systems 2024: best all-in-one options on the market
An all-in-one hi-fi system is a good option if you don't want a separate amplifier, speakers and CD player. Here are some of the best hi-fi systems on the market today