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Sex, blood and blasphemy... opera’s most shocking moments
Some opera productions really do push the boundaries of good taste, reflects Ashutosh Khandekar as he relives some of the most outrageous of all
The Orchestra: A Young Person’s Guide – a bold new re-imagining of Britten's popular classic
Composer Charlotte Harding introduces her new work for the National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble
Fit for a queen: the colourful music of Marie Antoinette's court
As a lover of music, Marie Antoinette did much to promote composers and performers at her court in Versailles, explains Claire Jackson
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All-in-one record players: the easy and affordable way to get into vinyl
Chris Haslam provides advice on the latest hi-fi equipment purchases
Travel in tempo: a guide to travelling safely with musical instruments
From airline rules to safeguarding valuable kit, how musicians can travel with confidence – with cover for their instruments if the unexpected happens
The 7 best pieces of music to get all 5 senses fizzing
Composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman selects works that present music as a multi-sensory experience
Nathan Henninger: orchestral music in an age of streaming and cinema
Music on the move: the best true wireless earbuds 2026
Chris Haslam introduces the best true wireless earbuds on the market right now
Daniel Harding named LA Philharmonic music director
The British conductor succeeds Gustavo Dudamel from the 2027-28 season
Video: Timothy Ridout performs Franck's Violin Sonata arranged for viola
Elim Chan named San Francisco Symphony music director
Chan initially joins the orchestra as music director designate and officially begins her tenure as music director in September 2027
Thomas Adès appointed Hallé principal guest conductor from September 2026
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast goes on the road with live broadcasts from the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts
2026's best classical music festivals: Australia, Asia and the Middle East
Paul Riley picks out some of 2026's best classical music festivals to look out for around the world
Haydn Symphonies: the ultimate guide
Over the course of nearly 40 years and more than 100 works, Haydn took the symphony into totally new territory. But how to go about exploring this huge and groundbreaking body of music? Let Nicholas Kenyon be your genial guide…
Radio 3 2026 listening figures are on the rise
Radio 3 has achieved a total of 2.1 million listeners in the first quarter of 2026
25 best classical music festivals in USA and Canada 2026
Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the USA and Canada in 2026
7 mind-blowing musical depictions of nature in the movies
Conductor Laurence Equilbey picks the best musical depictions of nature on the big screen
The 25 best classical music festivals taking place in Europe in 2026
There's a wealth of amazing classical music festivals taking place in Europe this summer. We present some of the very best
Watch: this cat has a totally unique response to music
Take one black cat. Add Mahler's hyper-emotional Ninth Symphony. Result: well, see for yourself...
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Video: highlights from the BBC Music Magazine Awards 2026
Why Haydn’s choral music is the perfect pick-me-up for today’s troubled times
The 48 best UK classical music festivals and summer operas taking place in 2026!
After months of darkness, the summer festival season is finally here! We present the very best UK classical music festivals to look out for in 2026
