From Hildegard in the 12th century through to the present day, women have made a significant contribution to classical music which has often been overlooked ...

Musical instruments explained: a beginner's guide Want to know what instrument does what in the world of music? Our guide will tell you all you need to know.

Classical composers are sometimes just as good at quotes as they are at music. Take a look at these amazing, inspirational quotes from some of the greatest composers of all time.

Loved for The Swan in Carnival of the Animals and his Organ Symphony, Saint-Saëns was one of the greatest composers that France has produced.

Listen live to Classic FM online radio. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works.

Listen live to Classic FM online radio. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works.

Mendelssohn: 15 facts about the great composer His Wedding March is heard as brides walk down the aisle all over the world - but what else is there to know about Felix Mendelssohn?

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From 9pm on a Saturday evening, David presents a specially curated selection of music perfect for a weekend evening, including personal favourites, exciting new releases and rediscovered gems from his ...

Verdi: Facts, compositions and biography on the great composer Everything you need to know about Giuseppe Verdi - the greatest Italian opera composer of the 19th century. Still performed all around ...

How many pieces of wood in a violin? What's the most expensive opera costume of all time? Which orchestra was booked to sail on the Titanic? Discover these random, bizarre and thoroughly interesting ...

Mozart, Beethoven and of course Rachmaninov in full, towering glory. Their pieces may be larger than life – but how tall were the great composers themselves? We couldn't resist a good old-fashioned ...