Lately it seems like every year, when I look back on my favorite classical albums, I always think, "Well, let's face it: It's been a pretty cruel year, and this is the music that helped get me through ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What follows are some of my favorite musical memories from the past year. But if I can inspire you to remember just one thing from ...

To listen on most smart speakers, say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Essential Classics”. Hungarian Dance no.1 in G minor Music ...

We count down to the very best piano concerto in the classical repertoire. Immerse yourself in classical music at ...

Naysayers be damned. Classical music on record continues to thrive, or so it seems judging from the plethora of boxed sets that have come our way this year. As ever, milestone birthdays were ...

To say we were spoilt for choice in choosing 10 classical recordings from 2025 for your Christmas stocking would be putting it mildly. Despite the endlessly repeated prophecies of the “death of ...

WKAR’s Classical team is launching a new program where you get to be the host. "Community Classical" will let our listeners make their own hour-long playlist of their favorite classical pieces and ...

Led by Jason Ikeem Rodgers, Orchestra Noir is reimagining early 2000s hits on stage and drawing new audiences to classical ...

Apple Music Classical has launched its biggest upgrade since its launch in 2023 including three new features: Listening Guide, Personalized Recommendations and Editorial Stations. Exclusive to the app ...

From Wagner’s leitmotifs to Stravinsky’s pounding rhythms, classical music has left an indelible mark on cinema. Film composers borrow centuries-old techniques to deepen emotion, build tension, and ...

Audio clips from all the winning albums can be found on the BBC Music Magazine website – ...