News reporter Suchet has written seven books on Beethoven. This personal account of his life-long passion has an appealing light touch. Suchet follows in the composer’s footsteps as he visits archives ...

Here are New Zealand's Top 30 favourite classical pieces - as voted in Settling the Score 2024 - and why people love them.

Denzel Washington spoke to Classic FM’s Dan Walker about Gladiator II, his greatest roles on stage and screen, and his ...

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Classical music can feel daunting to dig into if you haven't had a lot of exposure to the genre or didn’t grow up playing an instrument. With so many terms, styles, composers and performers, it ...

There’s an old adage in sport: that first is everything, and second is nothing. But for the members of Europe, being the ...

Our top picks for the best holiday-themed albums of 2024, including brand-new releases and timeless classics on vinyl, CD, ...

The papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress. Bacharach, an Grammy, Tony ...

Georgia Mann plays the best in classical music, with discoveries and surprises rubbing shoulders with familiar favourites. 1000 Playlist starter – listen and send us your ideas for the next step ...