Steve Wright
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City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to allow filming of its classical concerts
Aiming to appeal to a younger audience not interested in the 'old rules', the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is to allow audiences to take pictures and film during breaks in its classical concerts
2024 BBC Proms: full programme of events and concerts
Here is the complete schedule of concerts and events for the 2024 BBC Proms, featuring an enticing array of classical music's best-loved performers
'The Skye Boat Song': what are the lyrics to this popular Scottish folk song?
Bonnie Prince Charlie's dramatic escape to the Isle of Skye inspired one of Britain's most famous folk songs, and opening song lines, 'Speed bonnie boat'. Here are song's lyrics in full
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason signs for Sony Classical
The talented young pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, sister of Sheku, Isata and Braimah, will record a debut featuring Chopin, Debussy and more
Watch highlights from the 2024 BBC Music Magazine Awards
Here are some of the very best moments from a very joyous occasion: the 2024 BBC Music Magazine Awards, held at London's Kings Place
Best classical music quotes: 14 inspiring, original and amusing observations on music
Many inspiring, witty, even provocative things have been said about classical music. Here are some of the best classical music quotes
Best of Mozart: eight essential works
We choose the greatest pieces by Mozart, the legendary travelling composer
May 2024
Who is Debbie Wiseman?
Meet Debbie Wiseman, a noted film and TV composer who has written music for Wolf Hall, Inspector Lynley... and Charles's Coronation
Weir, Judith
Learn about the life and works of the Master of the King's Music, Judith Weir
The best Italian composers of all time
From Palestrina to Einaudi, Italian composers have given us wonderful music, in opera and beyond. Here is our pick of the top ten best Italian composers of all time =
Christmas jazz songs: 12 of the best
From Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis Presley, here's our handpicked selection of the best Christmas jazz songs
Who is Dee Dee Bridgewater? An introduction to the much-loved jazz singer and actress
The 50 greatest composers of all time
We asked 174 composers to choose the 50 greatest composers of all time. A tough task: here's how they rank...
Best music theory books for 2024
These music theory books provide some of the best and liveliest introductions to the workings of music
16 hardest songs to sing
What are the hardest songs to sing? We take a look at some of the most technically demanding songs and arias from classical music, opera and musical theatre
These are the best music colleges and universities to study music in the UK
The Complete University Guide has published its annual findings on Britain's best universities for studying music
Listening to these pieces of classical music will improve your concentration
What is the best music to aid a little learning? These are the best pieces of music for studying and keeping you on task and concentrating when the going gets tough and you're feeling easily distracted
Musical terms dictionary: a glossary of useful musical language
Stuck on the meaning of a particular musical terms? Help is at hand, with the BBC Music Magazine glossary of musical terminology
Welsh songs: 7 traditional Welsh folk songs you can't help singing along to
Our guide to some of the best folk and traditional songs to come out of Wales, a land famed for its rich musical heritage
Who is Dave Arch, the conductor for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing?
An introduction to the talented musician Dave Arch, who conducts Strictly's in-house orchestra in a host of music including tango, foxtrot, jive and much more
Strictly Come Dancing: the classical musicians who have appeared on the BBC show
Here are the stars from the classical music world who have graced the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing - as performers and, in one case, a much-loved judge
Lise Davidsen: the Norwegian opera star and great Wagnerian soprano
The Norwegian lyric soprano has dominated the world's opera stages thanks to her multi-hued voice and mastery of the roles of Wagner.
Best funeral songs: the most popular songs for saying goodbye to loved ones
Funeral songs must be sensitively chosen - but often, you will want something uplifting to remember a loved one by. Here are some of the best-loved songs for funerals and memorial services.