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The composer who braved Antarctica's thundering avalanches in search of inspiration

Fifteen great composers inspired by wanderlust – from gaping desert canyons to uninhabited icy landscapes
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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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'Ave Maria': lyrics and composer

It's one of composer Franz Schubert's most popular works. But what are the lyrics to 'Ave Maria', and what's the story behind them?
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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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Rachmaninov: huge hands, hypnotherapy... and some of music's most breathtaking moments

The last great Russian Romantic: meet Sergey Rachmaninov, creator of some of classical music's most irresistible melodies
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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…
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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
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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
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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)
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Did Mendelssohn peak at the age of just 16 with his magnificent Octet?

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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