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Mendelssohn at Christmas

What did the great composers get up to at Christmas?

6 December: Hodie Christus natus est

Hodie Christus natus est

5 December: The Sans Day Carol

The Sans Day Carol

Flag of the United States of America

Stravinsky’s Star-Spangled Banner

Cheryl Frances-Hoad

Download the score for ‘Good day, Sir Christemas!’ by Cheryl Frances-Hoad

Sansara (Credit: Theo Williams)

Hear the world premiere of our new carol!

Music To My Ears | BBC Music Magazine

Tell us about the music you’ve been listening to

Ludwig van Beethoven (Credit: Getty)

Beethoven: What did the 19th century think?

A Celesta (Credit: Getty Images)

The Celesta: the sound of the Sugar Plum Fairy

#WorldBalletDay

6 of the Best: Different Ways to See Ballet

Scriabin in the Himalayas

Arvo Pärt

Top Three: Arvo Pärt

Illustration: Adam Howling

What is a… Cadenza?

András Schiff

Top Three: August highlights

Illustration: Adam Howling

What is… Rubato?