Classic FM Live with Viking is back for 2026... On Monday 20 April 2026, our spectacular biannual concert returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a celebration of the greatest classical music – hosted by ...

The shells of Charonia lampas (the pink lady conch, now on the verge of extinction) were found in Catalonia in north east Spain, and date from around 4500 – 3000 BC. They all had their tips cut off to ...

At the end of the performance, which also featured the Nova Opera Orchestra and the 200-voice Choir of the Diocese of Rome and was hosted by Italian actress and singer Serena Autieri, the Pope thanked ...

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has revealed proposals to scrap its in-house musicians as part of wider cost-cutting. The ...

World-renowned cellist and conductor Julian Lloyd Webber showcases some of today’s most exciting classical musicians under 30 ...

Wesley’s 1739 hymn contains some choice lyrics, including “Rise, the woman’s conqu’ring Seed, Bruise in us the serpent’s head ...

Make sure your Christmas musical experiences fill you with comfort and joy by seeking out one of our recommendations – or ...

The German soloist, who said she had “tears rolling down her cheeks” in shock, had to check in her empty case as extra baggage.

The trained monkeys adjusted their tapping to match the tempo of the music, even when presented with unfamiliar tracks and ...

Greggs customers are likely to spend more on breakfast items when classical music rather than pop is playing, according to ...

Top Hat began playing at the Chichester Festival Theatre, where it opened to rave reviews. The show then embarked on a UK ...

Christmas has come early for a young electrician from Selby, after he won £100,000 in our Christmas Cash Call on Friday.