Classical music aficionados: Go away. This article is not for you. Instead, it is for everyone who sees classical music as a private club and who feels they’re standing outside the clubhouse. It’s for ...

In spite of its size, the tuba often leaves a very small footprint in classical music. Even in brass choirs it can often be ...

Their soothing tones and hypnotic arpeggios amass gigantic listening figures on ‘chill’ Spotify playlists, but composers such as Nils Frahm are shunned by the classical world Pitch darkness. Then a ...

Don't be that person who says their favourite piece of classical music is Phantom of the Opera. (Jeff Pachoud/Getty Images) Classical music is a tougher nut to crack, not only because it has centuries ...

A performance full of finely realised detail and lacking in bombast ensures these two great and contrasting British cello concertos shine Two great British cello concertos, one extremely well known, ...

Experience ultimate relaxation with Classical Chill. Unwind to the rich, mellow tones of the cello with this dreamy collection of laid-back classics. From Bach to Brahms, from Elgar to Einaudi, from ...

Beautiful classical music has the power to soothe and bring solace. Here are ten of the pieces guaranteed to do just that. The most beautiful classical music has the power to calm and console, and to ...

From July 2-19, 2026, the Newport Classical Music Festival will again turn this “City by the Sea” into a summer destination for music lovers, featuring 30 concerts across 11 unforgettable venues, from ...

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 ...