Mozart, Beethoven and of course Rachmaninov in full, towering glory.

Iconic preserved moments of history’s most esteemed maestros, doing incredibly normal things.

Leonard Bernstein conducting

Classical musician Jacqueline du Pre died in wheelchair-bound torment in 1987 aged just 42. But now extraordinary claims have emerged about her death in a book by British actress Miriam Margolyes.

We offer up our very best birthday wishes to Igor Stravinsky, who was born 137 years ago today, on June 17, 1882.

Im KKL gibt es künftig gleich zwei Piano-Festivals: Im Mai präsentiert Igor Levit ein neues «Klavier-Fest» am Lucerne Festival. Und schon jetzt legen zwei Auftritte von Martha Argerich bei der konkurrierenden Reihe «Le Piano symphonique» die Messlatte hoch.

Jordi Savall foto Hans Speekenbrink © Hans Speekenbrink @url: www.desingel.be/dadetail.orb?da_id=11260

Music is often labelled a “universal language,” and according to the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, there is a good reason for that.

The International Chopin Piano competition is known for its incredible power to turn unknown prodigies into pianists of global standing. Other than the actual prize, these young artists win a schedule packed with concerts in the most prestigious halls in the world and an unparalleled opportunity to bask in the spotlight for decades.

The Bolt, a controversial 1931 ballet by Dmitri Shostakovich, is the focus of a new exhibition at GRAD: Gallery for Russian Arts and Design

Gustav Mahler is justifiably regarded as one of the most influential composers of his generation, his work pushing the boundaries of symphonic form.

Julius Schmid (1854-1935), Beethoven, 1901, oil on canvas, 95 x 145 cm. Wien Museum

Some of the greatest classical musicians in history share their thoughts on music, life and everything else