Classical Music News

BBC Radio 3 celebrates music of the British Isles

BBC Radio 3 celebrates music of the British Isles

Month-long focus runs throughout June

Obituary: Harold Shapero, composer and teacher

Obituary: Harold Shapero, composer and teacher

Born April 29, 1920; died May 17, 2013

Obituary: Henri Dutilleux - composer

Obituary: Henri Dutilleux - composer

Born January 22, 1916; died May 22, 2013

Obituary: Anders Eliasson, composer

Obituary: Anders Eliasson, composer

Born April 3, 1947; died May 20, 2013

BBC Young Musician 2014 launches with Nicola Benedetti as ambassador

BBC Young Musician 2014 launches with Nicola Benedetti as ambassador

A new Jazz Award is also added to the established classical competition

Gramophone June 2013 issue now on sale!

Gramophone June 2013 issue now on sale!

Hear excerpts from all of the month's Gramophone Choice recordings on the Gramophone Player

‘Colón Ring’ released for Wagner’s bicentenary

‘Colón Ring’ released for Wagner’s bicentenary

An abridged seven-hour version of Wagner's epic Ring, premiered at Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires in November last year

LSO principal flautist Adam Walker talks about his debut disc ‘Vocalise’

LSO principal flautist Adam Walker talks about his debut disc ‘Vocalise’

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HRH The Prince of Wales launches new Royal College of Music Award

HRH The Prince of Wales launches new Royal College of Music Award

The President’s Award recognises a student’s outstanding work in the community

Andris Nelsons named Boston Symphony Orchestra music director

Andris Nelsons named Boston Symphony Orchestra music director

At the age of 34, the conductor is the youngest music director of the prestigious orchestra in over 100 years