From Kloetzel and Koenig to Weilerstein and Barnatan, a flurry of new Beethoven double acts each offer something new. And Palaver Strings revel in the work of women through the ages Beethoven’s music ...

Ludwig van Beethoven is beloved around the world for both the grandeur of his musical vision and the intimacy of his emotional journey. His music speaks straight to the heart and makes a direct ...

One of the musicians I miss most in this current deep freeze is the Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos. He always loved eluding the press – when I was commissioned to interview him in Madrid, he almost ...

As an internationally acclaimed cellist, Zhu Yibing is celebrated for his virtuosic technique and profound emotional depth.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] In March 2025, the Zhu Yibing Art ...

Louise Alder excels in a vibrant live recording of Handel’s sparkling opera-oratorio; perfect poise from Hee-Young Lim; and Eva-Maria Westbroek in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk Rampant with glorious music, ...

Classic FM’s Composer in Residence says Happy New Year with the new piece, ‘A Lustre to this Day’ – recently recorded by cellist Steven Isserlis. Classic FM’s Composer in Residence, Debbie Wiseman, ...

From his childhood playing the cello at school, to a lifetime of royal patronages in the arts, here are some of the pieces of music that have influenced The King’s life. His Majesty King Charles III ...

Part of How To Classical. Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical ...

Timeless Filipino classics took centerstage in a classical musical performance in The Hague, the Netherlands last week. Filipino-American pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion played “Ang Larawan” composed ...