The Philharmonia Orchestra's Earth Day concert, conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali and featuring Fazıl Say, delivered a powerful environmental message. Read our full review of this moving Royal Festival Hall performance.
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Marking its 50th year, the Australian Chamber Orchestra releases a live recording of Beethoven & Brahms violin concertos under Richard Tognetti. A compelling souvenir from a world-class ensemble.
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
Mike Edwards, a founding cellist of the Electric Light Orchestra, was killed in a freak farming accident in Devon when a 600kg hay bale crushed his van. Read the full story.
The London Symphony Orchestra's compelling LSO Futures concert featured three world premieres, including Donghoon Shin's Piano Concerto performed by the dazzling Seong-Jin Cho. Read our full review.
Laura Karpman's opera 'Balls' brings the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match to life at the Royal Festival Hall. A kitschy, Hollywood-ready production reviewed.
Edward Gardner leads the LPO in a dramatic live Proms recording of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius. A bold, must-hear performance with stellar soloists.
Award-winning British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, famed for her comic debut 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian', has died at 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary star.
Shocking scenes unfolded in Paris as pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted an Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra concert, leading to violent clashes with police and audience members. Flares were lit inside the prestigious Théâtre des Champs-Élysées during t
St Paul's Cathedral hosted an unforgettable musical extravaganza honouring Sir John Rutter's 80th birthday, featuring star performers and breathtaking choral works that captivated London audiences.
Spanish superstar Rosalía's latest album 'LUX' receives stunning orchestral reinterpretation by Björk and the London Symphony Orchestra in groundbreaking London performance.
The Hallé Orchestra delivers a breathtaking performance of John Adams' works at Bridgewater Hall, showcasing the composer's vibrant musical legacy in a spectacular festival finale.
Discover how Sheku Kanneh-Mason's stunning new recording of Walton's Cello Concerto brings fresh vitality to this British masterpiece, capturing both its lyrical beauty and raw emotional power.
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
The London Symphony Orchestra delivered a spellbinding performance under Thomas Adès, featuring world premieres and a revelatory Sibelius Fifth that left the Barbican audience breathless.
Alina Sarnatska, a Ukrainian combat medic who served on the front lines, brings her harrowing wartime experiences to the London stage in a groundbreaking new play that's captivating audiences.
Nicole Scherzinger turned heads at the Royal Albert Hall as she navigated stairs in a breathtakingly tight black dress during her BBC Proms performance with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
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.
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda establishes new political committee to defend press freedom against Donald Trump's rhetoric, reviving historic movement from McCarthy era.
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.
Provocative artists Gilbert & George launch their most controversial work yet - a silent protest against London's Philharmonia Orchestra that's shaking the art world.
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
A UK journalist was arrested by Hertfordshire Police over tweets about an ongoing harassment investigation, sparking a major debate on press freedom and the use of anti-harassment laws.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo attends a performance by conductor Omer Meir Wellber, making a statement on artistic freedom after his controversial dismissal from the Flanders Festival.
The prestigious Belgian orchestra has severed ties with its chief conductor, Israeli-born Omer Meir Wellber, following his refusal to sign a statement condemning the Gaza conflict, sparking debate over art and politics.
A 31-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, is found murdered in a Lincolnshire village. A 47-year-old British man has been charged as the community and the nation are left in shock by this devastating crime.
The father of a Ukrainian refugee, tragically stabbed to death on an Amtrak train in North Carolina, has been laid to rest in a sombre ceremony. The family's story is one of escape from war to an unimaginable tragedy in America.