Israel

Israel's public broadcaster apologises for playing music by Wagner

Wagner, whose operas are hailed as musical masterpieces, was Adolf Hitler’s favourite composer, with Nazi followers embracing his anti-Semitic writings and ideology.

3 September 2018

Cult

Blues and gospel diva Liz McComb explores the world of symphony orchestra

To commemorate that slavery started around 400 years ago in the USA, blues and gospel diva Liz McComb wants to bring together the musical heritage of her ancestors, like blues, gospel and jazz, and blend it with that of classical music, a music genre rooted in white European culture.

31 August 2018

No Comment

No Comment of the Week

This edition includes: Swarming bees close off a New York street, while unlikely friendships are being made at a Beijing Zoo.

31 August 2018

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Watch: Orchestra players perform on water

The Karelian State Philharmonic Orchestra performed on-board a boat at an abandoned marble quarry.

27 August 2018

Cult

Summer festivals 2018

Three European festivals to visit this year are the Globaltica World Cultures Festival in Poland, the Salzburg Festival in Austria and the Boom festival in Portugal highlighting diverse music and drama from around the world

23 July 2018

Musica

Breaking musical boundaries: Martin Fröst's daring journey

He is among the most innovative and versatile clarinetists of our time: Martin Fröst. He presented his new project "Retrotopia" in Stockholm, where he acts as a soloist and conductor.

28 June 2018

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Legendary Egyptian singer returns to the stage - as a puppet

A group of puppeteers has brought Egypt's legendary singer Om Kalthoum and her orchestra back to life.

11 June 2018

Cult

Scorpions back for 'once in a lifetime' event

Almost 20 years after their historic appearance with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Scorpions are reprising the event with the Athens state orchestra.

22 May 2018

Cult

Classical magic in Malta!

The sixth Malta International Music Festival has brought together world-class artists for moments of unforgettable magic in Valetta, the 2018 European capital of culture.

7 May 2018

Musica

Yuja Wang on Rachmaninov: "Every time I play his music it's... a gift!"

The brilliant Chinese pianist has delighted audiences by performing Rachmaninov's 4th piano concerto with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin

3 May 2018

World

Centre Stage: Music in the Middle East, Past & Present

This week we tread the boards at Dubai Opera and go behind the scenes with the European Union Youth Orchestra as they tune-up for their debut performance in the emirate. We also visit a refugee camp in Jordan where traditional music is helping Syrians reconnect with their heritage.

20 April 2018

Cult

Pergolesi's Mass in D Major is performed for first time in nearly 300

After performing it conductor says it shows a new and more joyful side to the 18th century composer.

28 March 2018

World News

José Abreu, the father of El Sistema, dies aged 78

José Abreu, the award-winning founder of a program that pulled thousands of Venezuelan children from crime and poverty through music, died

25 March 2018

Musica

Uniting cultures: Gustavo Dudamel's Americas tour with the Vienna Phil

From New York to Buenos Aires via Mexico City: The Vienna Philharmonic and maestro Gustavo Dudamel enthuses audiences on their Americas tour, overcoming borders through music.

22 March 2018

Musica

Violin virtuoso Kyung Wha Chung debuts with Sir Antonio Pappano

The 'unstoppable maestro' Sir Antonio Pappano conducts Brahms' challenging and emotional violin concerto in Rome, featuring the legendary South Korean violinist Kyung Wha Chung.

8 March 2018

Russia

Sochi surprises at the Winter International Arts Festival

Classical music and a whole lot more is on offer at the annual event in the Russian city

19 February 2018

World News

Johann Johannsson found dead

The Icelandic composer was discovered at his Berlin apartment.

11 February 2018

Malta

Valletta International Baroque Festival enters its sixth year

Maltese capital will also become a European capital of culture as the festival enters its second week.

19 January 2018

United Kingdom

Christmas tradition celebrates its 99th year

In the UK, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first introduced at King's College, Cambridge in 1918. The service has been captivating people around the world ever since, and millions will tune in to hear it on Christmas Eve.

24 December 2017

Musica

A sparkling duo: Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta

Cecilia Bartoli and Sol Gabetta join up for a collection of dazzling Baroque duets combining voice and cello.

21 December 2017