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

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Chamber Award 2023

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Orchestral Award 2023

'Were you there when they crucified my Lord' lyrics

‘Were you there when they crucified my Lord?’ lyrics

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

A choir singing 'I know it was the blood'

‘I know it was the blood’ lyrics

A choir singing I come to the garden alone'

‘I come to the garden alone’ lyrics

A choir singing 'The Haven of Rest'

‘The Haven of Rest’ lyrics

A choir singing 'When Morning Gilds the Skies'

‘When Morning Gilds the Skies’ lyrics

pop goes the weasel lyrics

‘Pop goes the weasel’ lyrics

Frère Jacques lyrics

‘Frère Jacques’ lyrics

A choir singing 'O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!'

‘O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!’ lyrics

A choir singing 'Complete in Thee'

‘Complete In Thee’ lyrics

A chour singing Down at the Cross

‘Down at the Cross’ lyrics

Children dancing 'Skip to my Lou'

‘Skip to my Lou’ lyrics

'Hail to the Chief' played at President Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration

‘Hail to the Chief’ lyrics