One of the 18th century’s only classical composers of colour – Chevalier review
Composer Joseph Bologne was the son of a French plantation owner and an enslaved Senegalese woman. Daily Express :: Films Feed More...
Arts Council England highlights need to improve access to classical music
CLASSICAL orchestras are in danger of becoming a wealthy elite-only vocation after a damning new report revealed how only the wealthy elite are able to afford instruments and lessons. Daily Express :: Music Feed More...
Classic FM Hall of Fame 2020: What is the most popular classical piece of music?
CLASSIC FM releases the top 500 best classical pieces of music every year – but which has won the top gong in 2020? Daily Express :: Music Feed More...
Classical review: Prom 34
THERE’S no getting away from it, when the Hall’s crimson and gold space soars with at least 100 musicians filling it with music of the mouthwatering variety it’s hard to beat. Daily Express :: Music Feed More...
Classical Review: An American in Paris at the Royal Albert Hall
There is nothing like it in the world; sitting in the Victorian grandeur of the Albert Hall being taken out of yourself by one of the country’s most superb orchestras, the BBC Symphony. Daily Express :: Music More...
Hear Me Out – All My Music review: Funny man on song in classical adventure
AS CREATOR of Alan Partridge and The Thick Of It, Armando Iannucci is undoubtedly a very funny man and in his new book he channels his rapier wit and offbeat perspective into a celebration of classical music. Daily More...
REVEALED: Pop hits that owe everything to classical music – Madonna, Celine Dion, more
A NEW list has revealed the biggest songs of the last 25 years that have relied heavily on classical masterpieces. Daily Express :: Music Feed More...
Classical review: BBC Prom 61 in Royal Albert Hall
AS leader of the pack of Renee Fleming fanatics, I can happily claim her singing at Prom 61 last week was the highlight of this year’s Proms. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed More...
Classical singer Alfie Boe: Six best albums
ALFIE BOE, 43, is the classical tenor who has sold more than a million albums in the UK. He has appeared in Les Misérables, sung with English National Opera and performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert. More...
Glastonbury Festival: David Bowie classical tribute confirmed for Saturday’s Park Stage
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2016 will celebrate David Bowie with a classical tribute headlining Saturday’s Park Stage. Daily Express :: Music Feed More...