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Scientists have found that music eases pain best when it matches our natural rhythm
Researchers at Canada's McGill University have found that music provides the greatest pain relief when it aligns with a person’s natural rhythm
Daniel Barenboim reveals he has Parkinson's Disease
Two years after scaling back his performance calendar, legendary conductor Daniel Barenboim has revealed that he has Parkinson's Disease
The 2025 Grammys… which classical artists scooped awards?
Shortlists announced for the 2025 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
Terezín ghetto: the extraordinary concentration camp where persecuted Jews created a rich cultural life
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
And the Oscar goes to… Music nominees for the 97th Academy Awards revealed
All eyes were on Los Angeles as the nominees for this year’s Oscars were announced. Here’s a rundown of the composers and songwriters in the running…
BBC Radio 3 marks the first quarter of the century with 25 new commissions
'25 for 25: Sounds of the Century', showcasing 25 new commissions for BBC ensembles and New Generation Artists, launches on 25 January
From 'measured dignity' to 'jittery pop stars': US presidential inauguration music down the ages
As Donald Trump is sworn in as America’s 47th president this month, Terry Blain looks back at the music that has shaped presidential inaugurations
Dalia Stasevska extends BBC Symphony principal guest conductor contract to 2027
Simon Rattle receives 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
The celebrated British conductor receives the award, worth €250,000, on 17 May 2025 at a ceremony in Munich
And the BAFTA goes to...? Music nominees revealed!
The nominees for the British Academy Film Awards have just been revealed, and here are the composers up for this year’s BAFTA for Original Score...
New research uncovers forgotten British Abolition songs
Guildhall School researcher Dr Berta Joncus explores the forgotten music of Abolition song, in partnership with the British Library and Handel Hendrix House
Best Christmas TV & Radio - December 2024 classical music round-up
‘Platoon Presents at Kings Place’: a new concert partnership
The Platoon label and London's Kings Place team up for a new concert series showcasing artists from the Platoon roster
The Sound of Gaming: BBC Philharmonic and Radio 3 to present free virtual concert for audience of avatars
Audiences will be able to attend the concert virtually as avatars directly from their browsers
Video: Gareth Malone sets record for highest ever carol performance at the top of The Shard
Winners announced at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024
BBC Radio 3 launches Unwind – a 24/7 stream of calming classical music on BBC Sounds
Quincy Jones (1933-2024) obituary: from jazz to The Color Purple
One of popular culture’s most iconic names, the American composer, arranger, songwriter and producer Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91. We look back at his incredible career…
John Williams stars in a new feature documentary - and you can watch it now!
Legendary film composer John Williams is the subject of a brand new, feature-length documentary film, released today on Disney+
Previously unheard Chopin Waltz is a ‘precious find’
Chopin died 175 years ago, so you’d be forgiven for thinking we’d heard everything there is to hear. But no, not if a fascinating find by New York’s Morgan Library and Museum is to be believed…
Pianist Ryan Wang wins BBC Young Musician 2024
The 17-year-old Canadian triumphed with Rachmaninov in the Final of the much-loved biennial search for the UK’s most promising classical music performers