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The best German composers of all time
Germany has produced some of the greatest compositional voices in history – many of whom are considered among the best across the entire globe. Here, in alphabetical order, we present some of the very best
2024's best classical music festivals: Australia and South Africa
Paul Riley picks out some of 2024's best classical music festivals to look out for in Australia and South Africa
2024 best classical music festivals: Middle East, China, Japan and Taiwan
Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the Middle East, Japan and Taiwan
2024 BBC Proms: full programme of events and concerts
Here is the complete schedule of concerts and events for the 2024 BBC Proms, featuring an enticing array of classical music's best-loved performers
30 best classical music festivals in Europe for 2024: what's on this year?
It's looking like a busy summer for operas, concerts and music festivals across Europe. Here are some of the very best classical music festivals that you may want to grab tickets for
27 best classical music festivals in USA and Canada 2024
Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the USA and Canada
Best classical music quotes: 14 inspiring, original and amusing observations on music
Many inspiring, witty, even provocative things have been said about classical music. Here are some of the best classical music quotes
Best of Mozart: eight essential works
We choose the greatest pieces by Mozart, the legendary travelling composer
48 best UK classical music festivals and summer operas taking place in 2024 - book now!
The summer festival season is back with a vengeance! Here are the very best UK classical music festivals to look out for in 2024
Best classical music to boost your mental health
These are the best pieces of classical music to calm your soul and boost your mental health, as chosen by violinist and conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy
Amadeus - the greatest classical music film ever made?
‘Everything you’ve heard is true,’ proclaimed the posters for Miloš Forman’s Amadeus – a cinematic tale of genius and envy, based on Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed stage play about Mozart and Salieri’s bitter rivalry. Forty years on, Charlotte Smith looks back at a very special production
Musical Destinations: Ibiza, Spain
Despite its reputation as the world’s clubbing capital, the sunny island of Ibiza has much to offer classical music fans – including Ibiza Conciertos, an annual chamber music festival hosted by German violinist Linus Roth
Music can trigger cherished memories - and even help treat dementia. Here's how
What is the history of the cello?
Our historical guide to the cello: its invention, evolution and famous cello makers
Will Wigmore Hall's new private funding model convince Britain's wealthy elite to rethink how we should subsidise the arts?
Wigmore Hall has announced that it will move to an entirely self-sufficient funding model in the coming years, but what does this mean for the future of arts fundraising in the UK?
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
10 Beethoven references in popular culture
From Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange to the comic strip Peanuts, the great composer’s reach stretches far beyond the concert hall
The best living composers
We asked 174 composers to select their greatest composers of all time. These three came out on top as the best composers still alive today
15 penniless composers
Which composers all too often felt the pinch? From Mozart to Sibelius, here are 15 musical greats who suffered financial woes
10 best Renaissance composers
Who were the finest musical exponents of the Renaissance period? Here is our guide to the 10 best Renaissance composers
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Christmas jazz songs: 12 of the best
From Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis Presley, here's our handpicked selection of the best Christmas jazz songs
Best books about jazz
We share some of the best books about jazz, all reviewed by the experts at BBC Music Magazine
Best jazz songs: 9 classics you will listen to again and again
Which are the best jazz songs of all time? It's a difficult choice, says Paul McGuinness, but here's my top 10