Classical Music
Ludovico Einaudi follows Coldplay in fundraiser to help boost kids’ creativity

Ludovico Einaudi follows Coldplay in fundraiser to help boost kids’ creativity
Classical composer Ludovico Einaudi’s prize draw offers exciting backstage perks – and raises money for the Institute of Imagination
Bluey composer Joff Bush: ‘We want to help tell the story as much as possible with the music’

Bluey composer Joff Bush: ‘We want to help tell the story as much as possible with the music’
Bluey is not your run-of-the-mill pre-schooler screen rot. And there’s a new soundtrack just released, drawing on classical themes
Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient

Hamnet composer Max Richter reveals his music’s secret ingredient
How does Max Richter respond to criticism about his music’s simplicity?
A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music
A damning review of Arts Council England could mean long-awaited change for music
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
After sleeping rough, pianist Rhys Wynne-Jones is spending his first Christmas in his own home
Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner

Dead Man Walking review – superbly dark opera, but light is around the corner
Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’

Lang Lang: ‘People thought working with Metallica would destroy my classical career’
Tosca’s Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera

Tosca’s Russian soprano row sees politics replace performance for Royal Opera
Composer John Rutter: ‘If there are people you love, for goodness’ sake tell them’

Composer John Rutter: ‘If there are people you love, for goodness’ sake tell them’
Opera performers are using Palestinian flags to make a stand. And why shouldn’t they?

Opera performers are using Palestinian flags to make a stand. And why shouldn’t they?
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis

This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason: ‘Britishness should be something that we all have a part in’

Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason: ‘Britishness should be something that we all have a part in’
Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees

Odyssey Ensemble soundtracks journeys of asylum seekers and refugees
Celebrating 100 years of composer Pierre Boulez, a provocative musical thinker

Celebrating 100 years of composer Pierre Boulez, a provocative musical thinker
Classical music star André Rieu: ‘My parents couldn’t cope with me being happy. They were jealous’

Classical music star André Rieu: ‘My parents couldn’t cope with me being happy. They were jealous’
World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’

World’s most-streamed classical artist Ludovico Einaudi: ‘Music was the only way for me to survive’
There’s a tragic inevitability with Angelina Jolie’s Maria Callas

There’s a tragic inevitability with Angelina Jolie’s Maria Callas
The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’

The Piano’s Brad Kella: ‘I want to see kids in the care system reach their dreams’
Karl Jenkins: ‘I’m still not respected in some quarters of classical music’

Karl Jenkins: ‘I’m still not respected in some quarters of classical music’
How classical music is taking cues from pop’s taste for retro

How classical music is taking cues from pop’s taste for retro
Who is composer Fanny Mendelssohn? The musical sister finally being given her due

Who is composer Fanny Mendelssohn? The musical sister finally being given her due
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever

After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
Purists might baulk, but Sam Smith headlining BBC Proms opens a pathway to classical music

Purists might baulk, but Sam Smith headlining BBC Proms opens a pathway to classical music
Jingoism of Rule, Britannia! has long felt shameful. Is it finally time for BBC Proms to axe it?

