Exploring how iconic melodies like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony are twisted for political aims, from Tiananmen Square to Putin's Russia. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous tunes.
Puccini's lesser-known opera La Rondine receives a stunning revival at London's Barbican, with conductor Edward Gardner and the LSO delivering a passionate performance. Discover the story of Magda's tragic love.
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
The London Symphony Orchestra presented three world premieres in a compelling new music concert featuring pianist Seong-Jin Cho. Discover the groundbreaking performances.
Discover Kirill Petrenko's dynamic new recording of Brahms's First Symphony and Tragic Overture with the Berlin Philharmonic. Stream the album now on Apple Music and Spotify.
Soprano Helena Juntunen's dramatic performance highlights a remarkable CBSO concert pairing Sibelius's Finnish myths with Shostakovich's final symphony. Read our full review.
Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra delivered an evening of illumination and excitement at London's Barbican Hall with Janáček's Taras Bulba and Bruckner's Seventh Symphony.
Spanish superstar Rosalía's latest album 'LUX' receives an extraordinary orchestral treatment as Björk joins forces with the London Symphony Orchestra for a mesmerising reinterpretation that's taking the music world by storm.
Jakub Hrůša leads the Bamberger Symphoniker in a spectacular new album featuring Strauss's 'Don Juan', Dvořák's Symphony No. 8 and Glazunov's 'The Seasons' - a must-listen for classical enthusiasts.