The French composer, Claude Debussy, is known as the first impressionist composer. He was born in 1862 and is often referred to as one of the most influential composers of the time. Some of his most ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. No one needs reminding that 2025 began in an L.A. aflame. Musicians didn’t escape the fires, especially in ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Listen to recordings by Maria Dueñas and Daniil Trifonov, works by Thomas Adès and Tania León, and more. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Thomas Adès, ...

It’s time for new rules. The Metropolitan Opera, once fearful of upsetting its base with too much novelty, is now desperate enough to try a novel diet of new operas. The New York Philharmonic begins ...

Naysayers be damned. Classical music on record continues to thrive, or so it seems judging from the plethora of boxed sets that have come our way this year. As ever, milestone birthdays were ...

To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”. Missa in F Major, BWV 233: II. Gloria in ...

The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace by Sir Karl Jenkins has been voted the nation’s favourite piece of classical music.

Georgia Mann plays the best classical music for your morning, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. Including the Playlister challenge: our regular ...

As part of our Guide to the Arts in PRIME Magazine, entertainment writer Ben Crandell offered his Critic’s Picks for the best in classical music shows coming up in ...

Born in 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, and violist. His work included solo music, choral pieces, instrumental concertos, and many keyboard music. Some of ...