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25 best classical music festivals in USA and Canada 2026
Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the USA and Canada in 2026
The 25 best classical music festivals taking place in Europe in 2026
There's a wealth of amazing classical music festivals taking place in Europe this summer. We present some of the very best
The festival shaping the future of classical music
Every summer Budapest hosts Festival Academy Budapest, a pioneering event where classical luminaries and future stars share the stage
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The 48 best UK classical music festivals and summer operas taking place in 2026!
After months of darkness, the summer festival season is finally here! We present the very best UK classical music festivals to look out for in 2026
Making America: the BBC Symphony Orchestra celebrates 250 years of music in the USA
BBC Symphony Orchestra director Bill Chandler introduces the orchestra's mini-series celebrating 250 years of music in America
With its international festival and competition, Bucharest is one of Europe's most vibrant classical destinations
Rebecca Franks visits a city that despite economic hardships, welcomes the cream of the classical world to its leading festival and competition
How to programme the perfect concert
Violinist Fenella Humphreys shares the joys and complications of choosing the perfect repertoire for an exciting, varied and satisfying concert
BBC Proms 2025: 15 unmissable Proms, from Traitors to Arvo Pärt
From Arvo Pärt to Traitors, Sibelius to Nina Simone, here's our pick of 15 of the most unmissable 2025 BBC Proms
Move over Portland… why its smaller neighbour, Vancouver, Washington, is stealing the musical limelight
Charlotte Smith is entranced by the community spirit and friendly charm of an expanding American city beginning to make its mark
Celebrate the future of music with the Festival Academy Budapest
FAB celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with honoured guests and young talent
Watch as this beautiful cat charms audiences at Beethoven concert
The feline appeared on stage with perfect timing during Festival Strings Lucerne's performance of the 'Pastoral' Symphony
2025 best classical music festivals: Middle East, Malaysia, 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
2025's best classical music festivals: Australia and South Africa
Paul Riley picks out some of 2025's best classical music festivals to look out for in Australia and South Africa
27 best classical music festivals in USA and Canada 2025
Paul Riley picks out some of the best classical music festivals to look out for in the USA and Canada
31 best classical music festivals in Europe for 2025: 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
The 51 best UK classical music festivals and summer operas taking place in 2025!
The summer festival season is back with a vengeance! Here are the very best UK classical music festivals to look out for in 2025
Nicola Benedetti on what it takes to win BBC Young Musician... and how to survive afterwards
When violinist Nicola Benedetti won BBC Young Musician in 2004, a million-pound recording contract soon followed. As this year’s competition approaches, she remembers that important day...
Verdi the climate activist: how the Italian composer’s ‘Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves’ is fighting climate change
Verdi’s famous chorus finds a modern mission at the Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland
Lobster rolls and string quartets: classical music’s most luxurious home
Despite its reputation for outlandish wealth, Newport in Rhode Island is today home to bold classical music premieres and community concerts
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
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
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
