Debbie Graham
Recent articles by Debbie Graham
'America The Beautiful': what are the lyrics to this patriotic US song?
Here are the lyrics to one of America's most popular patriotic songs, 'America The Beautiful', which was written in the late 19th century
Home Alone: who wrote the music for the festive classic?
Everything you need to know about the music behind the classic Christmas comedy film Home Alone
Van Cliburn: the American pianist who triumphed in Russia at the Cold War's chilliest moment
American pianist Van Cliburn caused a major shock in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War, when he won the Tchaikovsky competition in 1958
Doctor Who theme tune: who composed the series's memorable theme music?
Doctor Who's theme tune was an innovative piece of music, considered way ahead of its time. Here is all you need to know about the iconic tune...
'The Lord is my Shepherd': what are the lyrics to the popular hymn?
Here are the lyrics to the ancient hymn 'Lord is my Shepherd', which comes from the 23rd Psalm in the Bible
Welsh national anthem: what are the English and Welsh lyrics to 'Land of My Fathers' ('Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau')?
Here are both the Welsh and English lyrics to the Welsh national anthem, 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' ('Land of My Fathers')
Who is Ludovico Einaudi?
Michael Beek explores the life and work of composer and pianist, Ludovico Einaudi, and shares his top recordings
What instruments make up a jazz band?
A wide variety of instruments can make up a traditional jazz band, from pianos to saxophones. Here are the main ones...
The history of the brass band: how brass bands began and why they remain popular
The brass band is one of the UK’s oldest and mightiest musical institutions, surviving even the ravages of 20th-century social and political reform. Philip Harper tells its story
What does it mean if you have perfect pitch?
Michael Beek explains what is meant by having perfect pitch
When did Richard Strauss write Four Last Songs?
In 1948, aged 84, Richard Strauss wrote Four Last Songs, his final masterpiece
'Christ Arose' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the hymn 'Christ Arose'
What are the lyrics to 'Be still my soul'?
Here are the lyrics to the hymn 'Be still my soul'
What makes the 1741 'Kreisler' Guarneri violin so special?
Just what's so special about the 1741 ‘Kreisler’ Guarneri 'del Gesù' violin? We take a look...
Who is the current Master of the Queen’s Music and what is their role?
We explain what the Master of the Queen's Music job is – and the role they play in royal celebrations
10 houses belonging to famous composers to visit
David Nice has spent several years visiting composer residences around Europe. Here, he invites you to step inside ten of the most interesting…
Boito's Mefistofele: what happened at its premiere?
In March 1868 Boito's Mefistofele endured a truly diabolical reception
Maki Namekawa's favourite recordings
Pianist Maki Namekawa talks about her favourite past recordings
Terezin ghetto: how the persecuted Jewish community created music within Theresienstadt
Simon Broughton explains how a remarkable creative community emerged in the Jewish ghetto town of Terezín, despite appalling conditions and the grim shadow of Nazi oppression
Alexander Pushkin: who was he and why is he important in the world of music?
The great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin’s influence spread far beyond his native land
Why did Bruckner's student change his music?
In February 1903, seven years after the composer's death, Bruckner’s Ninth was played in public for the first time, but was it the symphony Bruckner envisaged?
Lyadov, Anatoly
History may regard him as a wasted talent, but the small amount that Lyadov did achieve had a significant impact, as Daniel Jaffé explains
The best recordings of Dvořák's Symphony No. 8
Dvořák’s lively Eighth Symphony flew off the page in more ways than one, says Terry Williams, as he gives his spotter’s guide to the best recordings
Hahn, Reynaldo
Hahn’s artistry as a song composer sets him apart but, says Roger Nichols, let’s not ignore the adopted Frenchman’s many other assets