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13-year-old violinist becomes Decca's youngest ever female signing
Japanese violinist Himari, who is 13 years old, will release her debut EP on 23 May 2025
This cat reacts to music in her own *very* particular way
Take one black cat. Add Mahler's hyper-emotional Ninth Symphony. Result: well, see for yourself...
This is now the most expensive violin in history
For some 12 years, the position of world's most expensive violin was occupied by a famous Guarneri violin from 1741. Now that's all changed - and Stradivarius is back at the top
Paraorchestra and cellist Laura van der Heijden among 2025 RPS Awards winners
Meet Badu: the cat who sings the blues
When his owner strums some blues riffs on guitar, Badu the black cat is ready with the vocals. Every time, in fact
BBC Radio 3 celebrates 25 years of New Generation Artists
This elephant's reaction to Beethoven is the most calming thing you'll see today
Watch as the 61-year-old Thai elephant Mongkol, who has led a tough working life, responds to an intimate performance of a Beethoven piano sonata
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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