Choral composer Eric Whitacre reflects on the magnitude of space, and our place in the universe in an increasingly digital ...

In a new six-part series for Classic FM, Travelling Composers with HX Expeditions, Sue Perkins is back to follow in the ...

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we’ve got a special gift for you to unwrap early this year. Classic FM Christmas, a brand new station from Classic FM, is Global’s first radio ...

On Monday 12 October, Classic FM Live with Viking returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall for an ‘Out of This World’ night of classical music. The orchestra were joined on stage by a star-studded ...

On the Nature of Daylight’ composer recognised by the Ivors Academy for his contributions to music. German-British composer ...

Writing on LinkedIn, head of department Dr Hannah Robbins confirmed the closure. “Music at Nottingham has run for more than ...

Delius conjured up his memories of the sunshine state from Germany. Despite the work's title, Delius actually composed this popular suite in Leipzig in 1887. It was inspired by the bright landscapes ...

One of Classic FM’s Rising Stars, Alexander Malofeev, wins Young Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Awards 2026.

Like Giulietta Guicciardi, Therese Malfatti was a pupil of Beethoven's, and - as with Giulietta - he fell in love with her and decided to propose marriage to her. His plans came to naught, probably ...

Broadcaster and mediator Joanna Gosling presented Sunday afternoons on Classic FM from July 2023. Joanna stepped back from her regular show in December 2025, but is warmly welcomed back for special ...

Debussy's beautiful symphonic poem was first performed in 1894 – and it's since become one of the most popular pieces of all time. Here's how it came into being. The enigmatic name of this piece comes ...

Gioachino Rossini is one of history's best-loved opera composers, and his overtures are the perfect place to get a flavour of them. Find out why with our guide to his best ones! You can't get very far ...