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05.12.2022
Did our favourite composers celebrate Christmas?
Mendelssohn seems to have enjoyed a festive celebration
30.11.2022
Cultural passport for young people
In Germany, around three-quarters of a million teenagers are set to receive a ‘cultural passport’
17.11.2022
A genius with many talents
Camille Saint-Saëns began playing the piano at two and quickly showed himself to be one of the most...
11.11.2022
White noise music
It's also streamed from phones and speakers to help babies be put to sleep.
07.11.2022
On a voyage of self-discovery
At 43, Judit Varga has already accomplished more than many artists have in a lifetime.
04.11.2022
Private letters reveal Chopin’s relationships with men
Chopin’s most studied love affair to date was with the French novelist George Sand
28.10.2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s last ‘Knight’
The American film composer’s honorary KBE was one of the final awards approved by Her Majesty Queen...
27.10.2022
Gramophone-winner Concertos
Known as the Oscars of classical music, the Awards celebrate exceptional recordings
24.10.2022
Gramophone awards Daniel Barenboim for Lifetime achievement
He was one of the first musicians in the modern era to revive the idea of performing Mozart’s piano...
21.10.2022
The Gramophone Artist of the Year
Barbara Hannigan, scooped the award for ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Gramophone Awards 2022 earlier t...
17.10.2022
The first female Master of the King’s Music
In its 400-year history, Judith Weir is the first female Master of the King’s Music.
