The 11 Alan Silvestri film scores you need to hear!
In honour of the great Hollywood composer’s 75th birthday, here’s our rundown of what we think is his very best work…
Meet Felix Klieser, the inspirational musician born with no arms
Horn player Felix Klieser was born without arms. His journey to the top of his profession is nothing short of inspirational
Beethoven's funeral drew bigger crowds than Michael Jackson's
The story of thousands gathering in Vienna for Beethoven’s final farewell
Feel the rhythm! 7 toe-tapping pieces that will make you want to dance
Composer-conductor Odaline de la Martinez prizes tempo, swing and bounce in her top rhythmic works
Watch as this beautiful cat steals the spotlight at classical concert
In Istanbul, the City of Cats, this beautiful feline gets a warm welcome as she mingles with the orchestra during a classical concert
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
Bust these 10 myths - and you'll unlock the glorious world of classical music
Many find classical music intimidating due to its history, complexity, or formal settings, but these fears stem from myths. In reality, it’s for everyone—emotional, thrilling, and accessible. Here are 10 common misconceptions debunked
Ranked: the 15 greatest jazz singers of all time
Who are the greatest jazz singers of all time? We name some of the best here (in alphabetical order)
Would you spend a million pounds on a hi-fi? What if it sounds like nothing you've ever experienced?
Our audio expert Chris Haslam spends a few enjoyable hours in the company of some of the most eye-wateringly capable (and expensive) hi-fi technology out there
Did Mendelssohn peak at the age of just 16 with his magnificent Octet?
Meet the most fascinating figures from classical music
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
These are the 21 most awesome cellists of all time
From Pablo Casals to Jacqueline du Pré, we celebrate some of the greatest cellists of the past 300 years
Florence Foster Jenkins: how the 'world's worst singer' sold out the Carnegie Hall
In 2016 Meryl Streep brought the very dubious talents of history’s most wayward soprano to the cinema. But who, asks Nick Forton, was the real Florence Foster Jenkins?
The great composers
Explore the lives and works of classical music's finest composers
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
'He rode his motorbike naked into the village': 15 very badly behaved composers
From Mozart to Peter Warlock, here are 15 composers who stepped out of line - socially, sexually, or just with too much motorbike-based nudity
On This Day, 1916: this composer made a heroic attempt to save his drowning wife
How an invitation to play at the White House in front of President Wilson led Enrique Granados to board the ill-fated passenger ship, SS Sussex
Bach: the composer who changed music forever
Meet the king of counterpoint, Johann Sebastian Bach
Greatest Recordings
Our recommendations of essential additions to your listening library
The Planets: a world-by-world guide to Holst's cosmic work
We bring you the best recordings of each movement of Holst's The Planets
Death and the Maiden: Schubert's harrowing string quartet and most emotive recordings
Erik Levi picks out the finest recordings of Schubert's Death and the Maiden, a piece in which the Austrian composer plumbs the very depths of despair
Stravinsky Rite of Spring: the work that shattered classical music tradition
We explore Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballet The Rite of Spring and its seminal place in music history, before picking out some very best recordings
Winterreise: the tale of Schubert's brilliantly bleak song cycle - and four great recordings
Michael Tanner sets out on one of the bleakest and loneliest journeys in classical music, as he selects the finest recordings of Schubert's harrowing song-cycle, Winterreise
Albums of the week
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
Review: Field's Complete Nocturnes (Alice Sara Ott)
In his review, Michael Church enjoys this glowing reappraisal of John Field’s Nocturnes by Alice Sara Ott
Review: Górecki String Quartets (Silesian String Quartet)
The Silesian Quartet deliver an outstanding survey of Górecki’s string quartets, says John Allison in his review
Review: Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On (The King's Singers)
The King’s Singers mark the end of an era in this impeccable final set with bass Jonathan Howard, says Ashutosh Khandekar in his review
Audio equipment reviews and advice
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
Listening room inspiration: how you can create the ultimate music sanctuary at home
Easy chair, hi-fi, vinyl displays: here's how to furnish your own listening paradise
90s nostalgia or just great sound? Why CD players are making a comeback
Listen in luxury 2025: the best high-end headphones on the market
Our audio expert Chris Haslam tests options for luxurious listening in private