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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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Cheers! Here are music's most boisterous drinking songs

We discover which composers were partial to a drinking song or two...
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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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'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
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