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Composers who died young: 12 prodigious musical talents who didn't see 40
Many composers have died very young and often, we assume, at the height of their creative powers. Jeremy Pound explores the lives of 12 composers who died before reaching their 40th birthday.
The night the 1960s died: the Rolling Stones' notorious Altamont debacle
The dream of peace and music ended among rancour, blood, and broken ideals at a hastily arranged rock festival in the burnt-orange dusk of 1969’s final days
Ranked: the 11 greatest rock movies of all time
Rock and cinema collided in unforgettable ways. From Beatlemania to Pink Floyd in Pompeii, these 11 films defined how rock looks and feels
The British prog rocker who burned the American flag and got banned for life
In 1969, a daring rock performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall sparked outrage, ignited political fury, and ended with a lifetime ban for its flamboyant keyboardist
What if? 9 abandoned albums that could have changed rock history
From abandoned rock operas to lost masterpieces, these 9 cancelled albums might have rewritten musical history — if only they’d made it out of the studio alive
Cutting-edge headphones 2025: the best on the market
Wendy Carlos: the trans pioneer who created Stanley Kubrick’s creepiest soundscapes
Discover the bold, brilliant world of Wendy Carlos—electronic music pioneer, innovator, and trailblazing figure in sound and identity.
These 11 pivotal albums saved their creators from oblivion
From last-chance gambles to against-all-odds comebacks, these 12 albums pulled their creators back from the brink of rock’n’roll oblivion
The very rude thing that conductor Thomas Beecham once said
Great conductors have sometimes betrayed sexist attitudes when talking about their female colleagues
This five-minute classical work will help you achieve mindfulness
Here are a selection of pieces, from Hildegard von Bingen to Debussy, that will aid your serenity and mindfulness and put you in the perfect zone for meditation
Culture war! When a 1960s critic dared to compare The Beatles to Mahler
Eagles albums ranked — and no, 'Hotel California' doesn't come out on top
Discover where every Eagles album ranks—from timeless classics to underrated gems—and find out which record truly soars above the rest in our definitive guide
Video exclusive: Brodsky Quartet performs Shostakovich String Quartet No. 15
Best Beethoven recordings of all time: 21 incredible Beethoven releases
We name the best albums and recordings every Beethoven lover needs to add to their collection
Prog rock to punk rock: 11 songs that launched entire genres
From proto-punk to grunge via prog and disco, these 14 groundbreaking tracks lit the fuse on whole new genres, shaping music for generations
Out now: our September issue, featuring Itzhak Perlman, Arvo Pärt, classical music in film and much more!
On sale now: our September issue—featuring Itzhak Perlman, Arvo Pärt, the most unforgettable classical music in film, and so much more to explore
The saddest 'what ifs' in rock: 7 bands that missed their moment
Seven brilliant bands with unforgettable songs, tangled fates, and heartbreaking near-misses — this is the story of rock’s greatest almost-weres and the stars that never rose
‘She got carried away with the heavy breathing’: the 11 most moving, arousing love songs
From aching ballads to euphoric anthems, these 11 timeless love songs reveal the full spectrum of romance and desire
This is the most expensive piano in the world. Here's why
A guide to the most expensive piano ever sold at auction, and its unique place in cultural history
Fairy tale music: 14 works inspired by the wonder and magic of fairy stories
From enchanted forests to magical birds, these 11 spellbinding classical works draw on folk legends and fairytales to conjure worlds of wonder and mystery
7 political pieces that bravely stood up to tyrants and called for freedom
Conductor Anja Bihlmaier selects works that have at their heart a burning desire for political freedom
Best pianist: 21 awesome magicians of the keyboard, ranked
Who was the best pianist of all time? We asked 100 leading pianists to name the performers who have brought the most magic to the keyboard
Bachs to Von Trapps: music's 10 greatest dynasties
Jeremy Pound ponders nurture, nature and ancestral trees as he admires the collective talents of history’s most musical families
From DNA to distant galaxies: 11 awe-inspiring classical works inspired by science
Alec Evans explores the sound of science in 9 fascinating classical works