Mexican Composer's Fire Ritual Creates Musical Renewal
Mexican composer María Leonora crafts immersive concerts inspired by Mesoamerican temazcal rituals, using fire and music as tools for personal transformation. Discover her journey.
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Avril Coleridge-Taylor: A Composer's Rediscovery
Discover the remarkable story of Avril Coleridge-Taylor, whose 1936 piano concerto receives its premiere recording, revealing her complex relationship with her father's activist legacy and her own musical identity.
Rebecca Clarke's forgotten songs revived in stunning album
Discover the radiant revival of Rebecca Clarke's complete songs, as a new album rescues the British composer's exquisite works from obscurity with breathtaking performances.
Lloyd Webber: Modern extremism echoes Evita's Argentina
The legendary composer draws chilling parallels between today's political climate and the dangerous extremism depicted in his iconic musical Evita, warning of repeating historical mistakes.
Kojima's composer reveals gaming music secrets
Exclusive interview with Death Stranding composer Ludvig Forssell on his creative process, working with gaming legend Hideo Kojima, and the future of video game soundtracks.
Jonathan Lloyd: British Composer Dies at 73
The music world mourns the loss of Jonathan Lloyd, the innovative British composer and educator whose vibrant works captivated audiences for decades. Remembering his remarkable legacy.
Turnage's Railway Children Triumphs at Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne Festival Opera unveils Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful new opera adaptation of E. Nesbit's classic novel, receiving standing ovations and critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical brilliance.
Frank Lazarus: Phantom of the Opera's Musical Genius Dies at 83
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Frank Lazarus, the brilliant composer and pianist whose musical genius helped create the global phenomenon of The Phantom of the Opera and left an indelible mark on theatre history.
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.
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.
Hermeto Pascoal: Brazil's Musical Sorcerer Dies at 88
The legendary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal, known as 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer) for his magical approach to music, has passed away at 88, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of musical innovation.
Zdeněk Liška: The revolutionary genius of film music
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Zdeněk Liška, the pioneering Czech composer whose innovative soundscapes transformed film music and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
Duchess of Kent's secret life as a professional pianist
The Duchess of Kent, once a senior working royal, reveals her remarkable journey from Buckingham Palace to becoming a professional pianist and composer, releasing her debut album at 88.
Hermeto Pascoal: Brazilian Music's Experimental Genius Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Hermeto Pascoal, the visionary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist whose radical creativity and profound influence earned him the title 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer).
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.
The White Lotus Composer Exits Ahead of Season 3
Emmy-winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer confirms he will not return for the highly anticipated third season of HBO's 'The White Lotus', marking the end of an era for the show's iconic sound.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin dies at 92
The classical music world mourns the loss of Rodion Shchedrin, the celebrated Russian composer and husband of ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who passed away at 92 in Munich.
John Williams: The Movie Scores He Didn't Compose
A new biography uncovers the heartbreaking reality behind the legendary composer's most famous works, including the surprising films he had no hand in scoring.
Beethoven's Tumultuous Final Years: Genius, Grief & Revolution
A groundbreaking new biography uncovers the profound personal tragedies and political turmoil that shaped Ludwig van Beethoven's revolutionary final works, revealing a man raging against his fate in 1820s Vienna.
John Williams: 'I never liked film music very much'
Legendary composer John Williams reveals in a candid interview his complex relationship with film music, preferring concert halls to cinema screens despite creating cinema's most iconic scores.
Court rejects 'Baby Shark' plagiarism claim
A South Korean court has ruled against a US composer who claimed the viral hit 'Baby Shark' plagiarised his work, ending a high-profile legal battle over the catchy children's tune.
Carlos Muñoz Villalobos: Latin Jazz Pioneer Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Carlos Muñoz Villalobos, the pioneering Latin jazz musician whose innovative compositions captivated audiences worldwide.
Ziad Rahbani: Musical Maverick Dies
Celebrating the life and groundbreaking contributions of Ziad Rahbani, the Lebanese composer and political satirist who redefined Arab music.
BBC Philharmonic's spellbinding Arvo Pärt tribute at Proms
The BBC Philharmonic and cellist Alisa Weilerstein mesmerised audiences with a transcendent celebration of Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday at the Proms, showcasing the Estonian composer's timeless minimalism.
Raymond Warren, renowned composer, dies at 89
Renowned composer and educator Raymond Warren, whose works captivated audiences for decades, has died at the age of 89. A tribute to his life and legacy.
Arvo Pärt at 90: A Celebration of Minimalist Genius
As the legendary composer Arvo Pärt turns 90, we explore his profound influence on contemporary classical music and the enduring beauty of his minimalist masterpieces.
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