The world of classical music is a mystifying one. Leaving aside the intricacies, complexities and nuances involved in actually trying to appreciate it, not to mention the slippery nature of what one ...

The day before Rosalía announced her fourth studio album, Lux, she posted a video of herself on Instagram with classical music playing in the background. It was a teaser for how her new album was ...

Classical music can elevate a commercial away from the everyday, and into a sense of otherworldly wonder. Here are its best-known uses in adverts. Ever watched an advert and found yourself humming the ...

Looking for something to pass the time on your morning commute or while you cook dinner? Here are some of our favourite classical music podcasts. Podcasts have become essential audio accompaniments to ...

Classical acting is a technique that includes all of the skills required to perform in a classical play—whether that’s waltzing, wielding a dagger, speaking in verse, or moving naturally in period ...

There are audiophiles out there who believe that hi-fi can only really be tested by using classical music. While we don’t agree with that sentiment, there’s no denying that the use of real, physical ...

Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of seasonal classical music. Tonight's classical mixtape begins with Max Richter's ...

The 100 greatest classical music pieces of all time Our classical critics select a full century of pieces to stir your heart, from the raw to the romantic, the sweet to the savage Gift this article ...

Clemency Burton-Hill explains how she was inspired to write her new book, A Year of Wonder, and why listening can be a powerful act of ‘soul maintenance’. Can a daily dose of classical music change ...

Is classical music having a millennial moment? In March 2019, the streaming service Deezer reported a 270% rise in the number of subscribers to its most popular classical music playlist, with 43% of ...

The data displayed for this chart goes back to 1999, however we hope to be able to offer deeper historic information at a future point ...