In the latest in our series looking at the symphony, what makes Haydn so significant in its development?

Beethoven's Fifth has a nickname? Well, it does according to some people ...

Why are some Beethoven symphonies better-known than others?

What was it about C minor that brought out Beethoven's defiant side? We take a look at a few examples.

We complete our survey of the concerto for stringed instruments with the double bass. It's not just about jazz!

We've reached the violin in our series on the concerto, and there's no end of them! (You might want to pour yourself a cup of tea for this.)

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

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

Pour marquer le concert de l'Orchestre à la Halle aux Grains, le 21 mai, nous nous penchons sur une question parfois épineuse ...

Anlässlich unserer Konzerte in Würzburg (am 26. und 27. Mai), werfen wir einen Blick auf eine knifflige Frage ...

What makes Ravel such a great orchestrator?

What drew Beethoven to return to the same theme four times over?