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Feb 3, 2025 · It’s one of music’s biggest (and longest) awards shows and the 67th Grammy Awards didn’t disappoint. But who won what in the classical world? With over 90 awards to …

All the Right Notes Podcast: How do you write a film soundtrack? Listen to this episode of BBC Music Magazine's podcast, All the Right Notes, featuring film composer Anne Dudley

Apr 29, 2024 · What was the first piece of violin music ever written? It actually took some time for the violin to be taken seriously as a musical instrument in its own right.

It’s likely more people around the world know some music written by John Williams than they do Bach or Beethoven. From Star Wars to Harry Potter, via Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park, his …

31 best classical music festivals in Europe for 2025: what's on this year? It's looking like a busy summer for operas, concerts and music festivals across Europe.

Jun 27, 2022 · What is a harp? Here's a description and some history of this beautiful instrument. Find more instrument guides at www.classical-music.com

Oct 9, 2025 · Our round-up of the best must-have performances of classical music. Update your collection with the great symphonies, choral works, operas, chamber and instrumental works

May 2, 2025 · What follows is a handpicked list of 11 criminally underplayed classical gems. Each one has something unique to offer—whether it’s a forgotten masterpiece, a bold experiment, …

Is this music's eeriest instrument? We explain the workings of the unusual instrument, the Ondes Martenot, that takes centre stage in Messiaen's Turangalîla Symphony