Author Steve Wright
Steve Wright

Steve Wright

Recent articles by Steve Wright

Bach to Black Sabbath: the deep connections between classical music and heavy metal

Classical music and heavy metal share a deep connection, from intricate compositions to virtuosic playing. We explore the fascinating musical ties between these two seemingly opposing genres
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Beethoven piano sonatas: six of the best cycles

We name some of the best recordings of Beethoven's sonatas, peformed by the great and the good of the piano world
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Best of Aaron Copland: 11 essential works from the voice of American classical music

Aaron Copland crafted a sound that evokes America's wide open spaces and pioneering spirit. Here are 11 of his very greatest works
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Camille Saint-Saëns: virtuoso composer who bridged tradition and innovation

The polymath composer who suffered spectacular fall from grace
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These 9 films of classical music icons as children are truly inspiring

Discover the remarkable origins of some of classical music's greatest artists through these fascinating video clips of their childhood performances
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Tchaikovsky: the great Romantic whose tragic life found expression in heart-rending music

Tchaikovsky: a great Russian, a great Romantic - and a master of the lament
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Here's what happens when you play Debussy's 'Clair de lune' to a baby

This baby's reaction to his father playing Debussy and Chopin on the piano will give you a warm glow for the rest of the day
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This kitten's reaction to the violin is just too cute

Watch Esther Abrami playing the violin to her kitten - and the frankly adorable response from the musical feline
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'Fields of Athenry' lyrics

The Fields of Athenry, with its emotional storyline and vivid evocations of the landscapes of western Ireland, is one of the best loved Irish folk songs. Here are the lyrics
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This is now the most expensive violin in history

For some 12 years, the position of world's most expensive violin was occupied by a famous Guarneri violin from 1741. Now that's all changed - and Stradivarius is back at the top
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Here are 11 very cute pictures of great musicians and their beloved pets

There's a long and frankly very cute story to be told about the strong bonds forged between musicians and their pets. Here are some of the most life-affirming musician-pet combos
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'A war cry set to music': 11 classical works so intense they could power a thriller movie

Chilling orchestral crescendos, stormy symphonic movements: here are 11 classical masterpieces brimming with drama, urgency and adrenaline
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Best of Bach: 11 gateway works into classical music's greatest composer

Joyous concertos, emotive solo piano works, sublimely uplifting choral music... Bach's output is as dazzling as it is varied. Here is the best of Bach in 11 great works
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Meet Hugo, the dog who loves to duet with Pavarotti

Hugo, aka Opera Dog, is an adorable Golden Retriever with a passion for opera. And for the voice of one operatic superstar in particular...
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Out now: our March 2025 issue, featuring Ravel, Korngold, echoes... and the best film scores of all time

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