BBC Music Magazine

The BBC Music Magazine team comprises some of the UK's best music journalists and editors. From academics and writers to musicians and conductors, BBC Music Magazine's contributors bring together expert historical knowledge and experience of world-class musical practice.

Recent articles by BBC Music Magazine

Remembering Bernard Haitink

Remembering Bernard Haitink: behind the scenes of the documentary Bernard Haitink, The Enigmatic Maestro

Greatest Conductors of All Time

The 20 Greatest Conductors of All Time

Sydney Opera House: how it became one of the world's most iconic opera houses

Sydney Opera House history: how Jørn Utzon’s creation became one of the world’s most iconic opera houses

Men of Harlech lyrics

What are the lyrics to ‘Men of Harlech’?

What happened to Ivor Gurney?

Ivor Gurney: how the composer’s life was plagued by mental illness

Terrible treatments of the piano

Britten's War Requiem text

The full lyrics and text of Britten’s War Requiem

The best classical music for Remembrance Sunday

The best classical music for Remembrance Sunday

The Little Road to Bethlehem' lyrics and music

Who wrote the carol ‘The Little Road to Bethlehem’ and who composed the music?

O Christmas Tree lyrics

What are the lyrics to ‘O Christmas Tree’?

'From the Realms of Glory' lyrics

What are the lyrics to ‘Angels From the Realms of Glory’?

'O Come all ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) lyrics

What are the lyrics to ‘O Come all ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)’?

Chopin

Was Chopin epileptic?

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The best classical music for running

Best hymns for Remembrance Sunday

The best hymns for Remembrance Sunday