Putin's Enemy Stabbed to Death in Prison Attack
Vladimir Putin's prominent critic meets brutal end in prison stabbing as questions mount over suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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France foils plot to kill Putin critic, four arrested
Four suspects arrested in France over alleged conspiracy to murder Russian dissident Artem Klyushin, exposing ongoing threats to Putin critics abroad
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
Rattle honoured again at Gramophone Awards, Pichon's Bach wins top prize
The 2025 Gramophone Classical Music Awards celebrated musical excellence with Sir Simon Rattle receiving a special honour and Raphaël Pichon's Bach recording taking the top prize in a glittering ceremony.
Rebel Women Reshaping UK Music Scenes
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Biss completes revolutionary Beethoven cycle with final volume
Pianist Jonathan Biss completes his monumental Beethoven journey with a stunning fourth volume that challenges everything we know about classical interpretation. Discover how this recording redefines musical legacy.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Lock, the groundbreaking British composer whose innovative works and passionate teaching left an indelible mark on classical music.
BBCSO's Become Ocean: A Sonic Tsunami at Barbican
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.
Double bass virtuoso Gary Karr dies aged 83
Celebrated double bassist Gary Karr, who transformed perceptions of his instrument and inspired generations of musicians, has passed away at 83. Discover the legacy of the man who brought the double bass to concert halls worldwide.
Hermes Experiment's 'Tree': Nature's Soundscape Redefined
London's innovative classical ensemble The Hermes Experiment delivers a breathtaking arboreal-themed album that redefines contemporary chamber music.
AI Composes Classical Music in BBC Radio 3 First
Groundbreaking BBC Radio 3 project fuses artificial intelligence with classical composition, featuring world premiere by Tarik O'Regan that challenges our understanding of musical creativity.
Washington Post food critic reveals identity after 25 years
After a quarter-century of anonymous dining, The Washington Post's acclaimed food critic Tom Sietsema steps into the spotlight, revealing the extraordinary lengths taken to preserve his anonymity in DC's culinary scene.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
Lost Henry Purcell masterpiece discovered after 330 years
Music scholars uncover a previously unknown composition by English Baroque master Henry Purcell, hidden for centuries in a Cambridge library archive.
Bushra El-Turk's Oum: A Son's Musical Quest in London
Discover how Bushra El-Turk's deeply personal opera 'Oum: A Son's Quest for His Mother' combines Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary classical music in a stunning London production that explores family, identity and cultural heritage.
Tetzlaff's Revolutionary Elgar Album Stuns Critics
German violinist Christian Tetzlaff and conductor John Storgårds deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Elgar's Violin Concerto alongside Thomas Adès's new work, creating one of the year's most compelling classical recordings.
Sigur Rós & London Contemporary Orchestra stun Albert Hall
Experience the magical fusion of Icelandic post-rock and classical mastery as Sigur Rós joins forces with the London Contemporary Orchestra for an unforgettable Royal Albert Hall performance that redefines musical boundaries.
Sitar for Mental Health: Rishab Sharma's Musical Mission
London-based sitarist Rishab Sharma launches groundbreaking mental health initiative using classical Indian music therapy, continuing the legacy of his grandfather Ravi Shankar.
Kopatchinskaja's Dazzling Reinvention of Schoenberg
Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the Berlin Philharmonic, under Kirill Petrenko, deliver a revelatory new recording of Schoenberg's formidable Violin Concerto, alongside 'Verklärte Nacht' and 'Die Jakobsleiter', challenging perceptions of the compose
Mullova & Beatson's Revelatory Beethoven Sonatas
Violinist Viktoria Mullova and pianist Alasdair Beatson deliver a revelatory new album of Beethoven's early Violin Sonatas, Opp. 12, praised for its clarity, wit, and profound musical dialogue.
DiCaprio's 'One Battle' Hailed as Generation-Defining Oscar Contender
Leonardo DiCaprio's latest cinematic offering, 'One Battle', is being showered with universal critical acclaim, receiving a coveted five-star rating. Top critics are already heralding it as a shoo-in for Oscar glory, proclaiming it the defining film of a
Australian Music Legend Jon English Dies Aged 73
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Jon English, the trailblazing Australian musician and actor, who has died aged 73. Remembered for his role in 'Against the Wind' and a stellar music career.
Lauren Laverne Stars in 'Mozart's Women' at London Coliseum
BBC Radio 6 Music's Lauren Laverne stars in a revelatory new production, 'Mozart's Women', at the London Coliseum. This innovative show uncovers the stories of the talented female composers and musicians Mozart admired, challenging centuries of classical
Brad Pitt Films New Tarantino Project in Los Angeles
Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt was seen back on set in LA, reportedly filming scenes for 'The Movie Critic', director Quentin Tarantino's final and highly anticipated film project.
Bill Bailey & Brian May Dazzle at Last Night of the Proms
A spectacular review of the 2025 Last Night of the Proms, where comedian Bill Bailey and Queen's Brian May delivered an unforgettable, genre-bending performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
UK's Top Music Universities 2025: New Number One Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a dramatic shift in the UK's music education landscape. Discover which institutions are now leading the pack for performance, composition, and music technology degrees.
The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024: Critics' Picks
Discover the definitive list of the top 10 television shows of 2024, as acclaimed by the UK's toughest critics. From gripping dramas to side-splitting comedies, find your next binge-worthy obsession right here.
King Princess on 'Girl Violence' & Her 1950s Music Revolution
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin Dies Aged 92
The world mourns the loss of Russian composer and pianist Rodion Shchedrin, a colossal figure in 20th and 21st-century music whose innovative works bridged Soviet tradition and Western modernism.
Grace Dent Quits MasterChef Citing Hospitality Industry Strain
Award-winning food critic Grace Dent announces her departure from BBC's MasterChef, citing the immense strain on the UK's hospitality sector. Colleagues Anna Haugh and Gregg Wallace pay tribute to her impactful tenure.
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