These 14 composers all tragically died during World War 1
Tragically around 20 million men lost their lives during the First World War, including many composers. Here are some of those who sadly never made it home
Circle of fifths: your key to understanding musical harmony
If you struggle with music theory, the circle of fifths can seem a confusing concept with its roots firmly in mathematics. Fear not, we discuss what this diagram shows and its use in music
Watch: 2024 BBC Proms trailer, featuring Klaus Mäkelä, Dalia Stasevska and more
Music about sport: eight of the best works inspired by sporting endeavour
Ahead of a packed summer of sporting excitement, we've gathered together some of the most exciting and evocative pieces of music inspired by various sports
Olympic Games music: the key role played by music across Olympic history
Running, swimming, boxing… and a trumpet or two. With the Tokyo Olympics now underway, Philip Barker looks back at the role classical music has played in this grandest of spectacles
Who is Jamie Barton? A guide to the captivating mezzo-soprano who returns to this year's BBC Proms
Meet the American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton
Watch: Andrew Davis's memorable conclusion to his 1992 Last Night of the Proms speech
Best trumpet music: classical music's finest works for trumpet
From concertos to chamber music, Saint-Saëns to Stravinsky, here is some of the finest music for trumpet in the classical repertoire
Doctor Who: what music was featured in the new series?
Our guide to the music that was featured in the new series of Doctor Who
Are these the best TV theme tunes ever? 14 melodies that instantly evoke classic shows
A theme tune can define the success of a television programme, with many becoming instantly recognisable in homes across the world. We choose some of the very best TV theme tunes in history
Meet the most fascinating figures from classical music
The 20 Greatest Conductors of All Time
Who are the maestros who inspire the maestros themselves? We invited 100 of today's leading conductors to cast their vote for the greatest conductors ever
The 20 Greatest Tenors of all Time
Among the big-name opera stars and lower-key Lieder recitalists, who are the best tenors ever to have graced the stage? We asked an expert panel to decide. Here are the results...
Aigul Akhmetshina: from an isolated village in the Ural Mountains to the Met Opera stage as the youngest ever Carmen
At just 27, Aigul Akhmetshina became the youngest artist ever to take on the role of Bizet's Carmen at both the Royal Opera House and the Metropolitan Opera
The great composers
Explore the lives and works of classical music's finest composers
George Enescu: multi-faceted composer, Romanian national hero
Meet George Enescu, labelled by one famous performer ‘the greatest musical phenomenon since Mozart'
Why did Beethoven go deaf? Could heavy metal have been to blame?
A DNA analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair shows that he may have had lead poisoning, which could have contributed to his deafness
15 composers and their dogs
We reveal the canine companions behind classical music's greatest composers
Errollyn Wallen: why sea, sky and solitude are key to her magical soundworld
From her first piano lesson, composer Errollyn Wallen has lived and breathed music; and though inspired by a range of styles, her composing is a deeply personal expression, as she tells Kate Wakeling
Greatest Recordings
Our recommendations of essential additions to your listening library
Beethoven symphonies: a guide to 'the Nine'
No composer changed the symphony more radically than Beethoven... Here is a guide to all nine of his symphonies and their best recordings
Mozart's violin concertos: the best recordings
Julian Haylock sends a couple of false pretenders packing as he searches out the best recordings of Mozart’s violin concertos
Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor: a guide to a great chamber work and its best recordings
Jo Talbot celebrates the ‘Mozart of the 19th century’ as she searches out the finest recordings of this masterful work for piano, violin and cello
Ryuichi Sakamoto: the best recordings
We rank the essential albums of Ryuichi Sakamoto, the pioneering film composer, electronic artist and solo performer
Albums of the week
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
Audio equipment reviews and advice
A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine
DAB vs DAB+: What's the difference between DAB and DAB+?
In the next decade, we will see changes in the radio industry, with many stations moving across from DAB to DAB+. But what actually is the difference between the two – and what do radio listeners need to know in the battle of DAB vs DAB+?
The best office audio equipment: How to upgrade your office audio experience
Improve the quality of your laptop audio and introduce these top-of-the-range pieces of office audio equipment to your working-from-home set-up
Best portable speakers for enjoying your music indoors and outdoors
Our audio expert Chris Haslam chooses the best portable speakers for enjoying your music inside the home and in the great outdoors