14 June 1921. The Queen’s Hall, London. This quiet midsummer’s evening saw the first performance of a work that would become one of the most consistently popular pieces of classical music ever ...

Think classical music ... the full performance of Orff's famous piece. See the mythical creature brought to life in the short introduction film. F ind more new music by inspiring young composers ...

Tchaikovsky may have loathed it, but his 1812 Overture has just been voted the UK's most popular piece of classical music. The composer famously said it was "very loud and noisy and completely ...

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 ...

Voting is now open in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2024! Which pieces of music will top the chart this year? The annual Classic FM Hall of Fame is the largest poll of the world's favourite classical ...

From Aussies like Simone Young trailblazing on the world stage through to the improvisatory genius of Bill Bailey, 2024 was a great year for music.

Apple Music and Spotify Wrapped have ... and new albums of contemporary performers playing pieces by classical composers. The five most popular albums on Apple Music Classical in 2024 are ...