Artists
Never marry a classical musician... here's 10 reasons why
Free concert tickets and a home filled with the joys of music might seem tempting now, but you could live to regret it...!
Greatest conductors of all time: 30 of the finest baton-wielders in classical music history
Who are the maestros who inspire the maestros themselves? We invited 100 of today's leading conductors to cast their vote for the greatest conductors ever
'A beautiful beating heart, even when it was filthy': author Lemony Snicket on his musical inspirations
The author of A Series of Unfortunate Events shares the music that has shaped his life and career
Curtis Institute of Music: the American music school that creates the world's top performers
As the Curtis Institute marks its centenary, Charlotte Smith visits the elite Philadelphian music school to discover the secrets of its success
Joseph Emidy: Britain's first black composer, who travelled from kidnap and slavery to violin superstardom
Gayle Wood tells the remarkable story of the African-born violinist and composer Joseph Emidy, whose musical talent led to kidnap, life at sea and, finally, acclaim
JoAnn Falletta: the trailblazing American conductor who shattered the glass ceiling
As the US conductor marks 25 years as music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, she speaks to Clive Paget about being a female trailblazer and the mentors who supported her
'Don't let your inner monologue get in the way': Why nervousness and stage fright are all in the mind
British/Iranian pianist Arsha Kaviani says that when musicians becomes nervous, they're making the performance too much about themselves
'I was in a cold sweat for 28 minutes' – trumpeter Alison Balsom on her best and worst concert performances
Leading British trumpeter Alison Balsom remembers the best and worst performances of her career - including having to play in a different key!
Roomful of Teeth to Eighth Blackbird: 15 brilliantly bizarre music group names (spot 'em all below...)
The Revolutionary Drawing Room, anyone? Jeremy Pound explores some of classical music's strangest ensemble names and explores their origin stories
'I can do nothing but think of you...' Music's great romantic couples
We celebrate love by getting intimate with some of the Romantic era's most famous lovebirds
'Female conductors aren't my cup of tea': the most chauvinistic and sexist comments by conductors
Great conductors have sometimes betrayed sexist attitudes when talking about their female colleagues
Musicians of the Titanic: the tragic tale of the doomed ship's musical heroes who played until the end
On the night of 15 April 1912, one of the most heroic performances in history was witnessed, as the musicians of the Titanic carried on playing despite their inevitable fate. Andrew Green tells their story
'These dark satanic mills': poet William Blake inspired countless composers, from Vaughan Williams to Bob Dylan
The visionary poetry and vivid illustrations of William Blake have inspired hundred of pieces, from songs to symphonies. Kate Wakeling finds out why
Divas behaving badly: how the Roaring Twenties's opera stars kept themselves in the limelight
The Roaring Twenties saw the rise of sports, jazz and film stars, so how did opera’s leading singers stay in the limelight? By trying to beat these new celebrities at their own game, writes Alexandra Wilson
Greatest virtuosos: six incredible musicians we wish we'd seen play
The BBC Music Magazine team chooses the virtuosos from history they would love to have seen perform
George Martin – the producer who added classical music to The Beatles' world-conquering sound
George Martin: his deep classical knowledge was key to shaping The Beatles’s world-conquering sound. We take a look at the legendary producer's classical musical influences
'A man of the highest honour and dignity'? Iconic tenor Enrico Caruso arrested for 'annoying women' at Central Park Zoo
In 1906 the celebrated Italian tenor was caught by police and arrested for persistently trailing women in the New York monkey house
Barbara Hannigan: the Canadian soprano on her three most memorable recordings
Canadian soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan revisits her three most memorable recordings
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: composer, singer and cellist who combines classical, hip-hop, soul and reggae
The London-born singer, composer and instrumentalist combines multiple influences in her passionate songs about race and history
Best viola players: 14 of the greatest violists of all time
Who are the world's most famous violists? From Lionel Tertis to Lawrence Power, we name 14 of the best viola players of all time
André Previn: one of music's most brilliantly effortless communicators
Remembering André Previn, whose musical contributions to concert hall and Hollywood soundstage had a major impact on 20th-century music
'There's a crisis in violin playing': Anne-Sophie Mutter on mental health and today's 'one-dimensional' style'
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses her admiration for tennis star Roger Federer, the key role of jazz in her musical upbringing and more
Cecil Sharp: the man who saved English folksong from oblivion
When Cecil Sharp died 100 years ago, he had collected almost 5,000 English folk tunes. Andrew Green takes a look at his important legacy
Maria Callas: one of music's most revered and enigmatic figures
Her voice may have divided audiences, but the Greek soprano Maria Callas never failed to compel with powerfully vivid performances. Michael Tanner explores the life and career of arguably the greatest opera singer ever