Classical Music
How opera is giving a powerful voice to migrants
How opera is giving a powerful voice to migrants
A series of performances focus on the harrowing, human experiences of migrants, getting beyond the numbers reported on the news.
The solution to racism controversy in opera is staring us in the face
The solution to racism controversy in opera is staring us in the face
Anna Netrebko is not backing down in the row over her make-up, causing other acts to pull out of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival.
In opera Violet, time becomes elastic and society crumbles
In opera Violet, time becomes elastic and society crumbles
With dystopian themes and a magnificent score, Violet is the work to see for forward-thinking classical music fans this summer
Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
Terezín: Music the Nazis couldn’t silence
Terezín: Music the Nazis couldn’t silence
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
Pioneering opera about a transgender woman comes to the UK
Pioneering opera about a transgender woman comes to the UK
Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
Musician buries the only copy of his album and urges fans to find it
Musician buries the only copy of his album and urges fans to find it
How the remotest outpost in the British Isles staged an orchestral concert
How the remotest outpost in the British Isles staged an orchestral concert
Come rain or shine, summer is a special time for classical music
Come rain or shine, summer is a special time for classical music
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Classical Music: Glyndebourne festival – the Glastonbury of opera
Classical Music: Glyndebourne festival – the Glastonbury of opera
Spotlight on summer: BBC Proms, Stage@TheDock, Staatskapelle Berlin and more
