Artists
Anna Lapwood interview: the ‘TikTok organist’ on women composers, social media and the power of practice
Anna Lapwood's TIkTok has garnered a huge following, one most classical musicians would dream of. But does it translate into concert halls? She tells us more...
Why musicians shouldn't be afraid to take on political causes
The film Maestro reminded us that Bernstein was a tremendously political figure, championing causes boldly and bravely. Where are the fearless conductors and soloists of today, speaking out about political and social wrongs that need addressing?
Tasmin Little interview: no longer performing, but busier than ever
As 2020 drew to a close, British violinist Tasmin Little stepped down from a highly successful performing career. But, as she tells Charlotte Smith, she is now busier than ever
Russell Watson: the tenor chooses the music that shaped him
The much-loved British tenor tells BBC Music Magazine about the music that has had the profoundest impact on him
Best folk singers: 10 of the most famous
Our round-up of the world's best folk singers
Who was Leontyne Price, the great American soprano?
Leontyne Price was the outstanding lyric-dramatic US soprano of her generation, with a uniquely recognisable timbre
Best cellists: the 20 greatest cellists of all time
From Pablo Casals to Jacqueline du Pré, we celebrate some of the greatest cellists of the past 300 years
Who is Anna Lapwood? Meet the organist and TikTok star
All you need to know about the organist and conductor Anna Lapwood, who's using social media to bring classical music to millions
20 greatest violinists of all time
Who are the finest violinists ever to have been recorded on disc? We ask 100 of today’s leading players to name their inspirations…
Who were the great divas?
Once the ultimate accolade, the term ‘diva’ today has far more negative connotations. Richard Morrison traces the troubled evolution of the 'diva'
The 20 Greatest Sopranos of all time
Who are the most thrilling, captivating and brilliant sopranos to have sung the world's stages? We asked the experts to draw up their ultimate list. Do their choices still ring true?
Who was Dame Joan Sutherland, the acclaimed soprano?
George Hall salutes the great Australian singer Dame Joan Sutherland, so peerless in the bel canto roles of Donizetti, Bellini and others
Peter Pears: an appreciation of the great tenor
Sir Peter Pears will always be remembered for his lifelong partnership with Benjamin Britten, some of whose finest music he inspired
Best British singers: 10 greatest of all time
Our round up of the best British singers of all time
Who was Maria Callas, the great operatic soprano?
Her voice may have divided audiences, but the Greek soprano Maria Callas never failed to compel with powerfully vivid performances. Michael Tanner explores the life and career of arguably the greatest opera singer ever
How did Glenn Miller die?
Glenn Miller went missing over the English Channel in 1944. But what really happened that cold December night? BBC Music Magazine tells all
Best American singers: 8 of the most famous
Our roundup of the most famous American singers of all time
Jacqueline du Pré: the woman who made Elgar's cello concerto a household name
Jacqueline du Pré was a brilliant but complex genius whose shyness and vulnerability, particularly in the light of her illness, often left her misunderstood, says Helen Wallace
Khatia Buniatishvili: revisiting our early interview with the captivating Georgian pianist
We revisit our first-ever interview with the enthralling Georgian pianist
Anne-Sophie Mutter: 'there's a crisis in violin playing'
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses her admiration for tennis star Roger Federer, the key role of jazz in her musical upbringing and more
The most famous French singers of all time
From Charles Aznavour to Sandrine Piau, we profile ten of the best and most famous French singers of all time
Justina Gringyte: The secrets of singing Mahler
Rising star mezzo-soprano Justina Gringyte reveals her five golden rules for singing Mahler
Who was Claudio Abbado, the world-renowned Italian conductor?
A guide to the legendary Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, known for his lyrical, effortlessly musical renditions of everyone from Mozart to Mahler
Who was Bernard Haitink, the revered Dutch conductor?
The celebrated Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink stood before some of the world's great orchestras, and was renowned for his Mahler, Bruckner and Shostakovich in particular