Wherein we challenge you to think past 'Waterloo' and 'Mamma mia' ...

Our examination of the concerto continues with the viola, whose potential as a solo instrument was long unrecognised.

Stravinsky's ballet Pulcinella is based on music by Pergolesi. Or is it?

To celebrate Black History Month, we look at the early history of Black composers, from Joseph Boulogne to Samuel Taylor-Coleridge.

We look at Mozart's close relationship with the children of the Weber family.

In a new series for 2024/25, who better than the SCO players to guide us through the best concertos for their instrument?

Neglected during much of the 19th century, Mozart's Cinderella of an opera is more relevant than ever today.

From Bizet to Ravel, we look at the long-standing fascination of French composers for the music of Spain.

How has Wagner's epithet affected the way we approach this favourite Beethoven symphony?

The once unfashionable string orchestra made an incredible comeback in the late 19th century, one which has not let up since.

Where do Louise Farrenc and Cécile Chaminade fit into France's rich history of female composers?

We look at some of the many depictions of Heaven in the Christian choral tradition.