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 ...

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

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

From Haydn to Maxwell Davies, composers have delighted in portraying the majesty of the rising sun. We look at a few of them ...

Hen, Miracle, Imperial ... Where do all those nicknames come from?

Why is Mozart's Violin Concerto No 5 known as the Turkish ... and is it warranted?