Beethoven died in 1827. Who would be worthy to take on his mantle?

Schubert is far from the only composer to have put a piece of music aside and leave it unfinished ...

Where are all the Christmas classics from the great composers?

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

We speak to conductor Ryan Bancroft about music from (his not quite native) Scotland and Scandinavia.

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.