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Hania Rani's Atmospheric Premieres at Barbican Hall

Polish composer Hania Rani premiered two compelling new works, 'Shining' and 'Non Fiction', with the Manchester Collective at London's Barbican Hall. A review of the ethereal and absorbing storytelling.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

Petrenko's Brahms: A Landmark Recording

Discover Kirill Petrenko's dynamic new recording of Brahms's First Symphony and Tragic Overture with the Berlin Philharmonic. Stream the album now on Apple Music and Spotify.

Avril Coleridge-Taylor: A Composer's Legacy Revealed

Explore the remarkable story of Avril Coleridge-Taylor, whose 1936 piano concerto receives its premiere recording, revealing her complex legacy as a mixed-race British composer navigating identity and politics.

Ólafsson's Opus 109: A Transcendent Beethoven Album

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's new concept album 'Opus 109' on Deutsche Grammophon offers a breathtaking reinterpretation of Beethoven, linking him to Bach and Schubert. Stream it now on Apple Music and Spotify.

Adrian Sutton Obituary: The Fairlight CMI Story

A look back at composer Adrian Sutton's pioneering work with the Fairlight CMI sampler, correcting the historical record on its early use at City University and the National Theatre.

Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Rescued After Decades

Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.

Lost Bach organ pieces performed after 300 years

Two long-lost organ compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, unheard for three centuries, have been authenticated and performed in Leipzig. Discover the story behind this remarkable musical find.

Joyce DiDonato's Mission to Bring Opera to All

Celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her passion for performing opera in unconventional spaces, from maximum security prisons to Tasmania, championing its emotional power and accessibility.

Sir John Rutter's 80th Birthday Spectacle at St Paul's

London's St Paul's Cathedral hosted an unforgettable musical tribute for composer Sir John Rutter's 80th birthday, featuring his most beloved choral works performed by a 500-strong choir and orchestra.

South London Historic Concert Series Returns

Discover how South London's most breathtaking historic venues are hosting an extraordinary concert series this summer, featuring world-class musicians in stunning architectural settings.

Northern Gothic: Yorkshire's Music Revolution

Discover how a raw, atmospheric music scene is thriving in the post-industrial towns of northern England, defying London's cultural dominance with its unique blend of working-class authenticity and dark romanticism.

90s Club Classics Experience Massive Gen Z Revival

The pounding beats of 90s dance music are experiencing a massive resurgence as original ravers share their club classics with younger generations, creating an unexpected musical bridge across decades.

Ukrainian veterans heal through DJ music therapy

Discover how the Superhumans rehabilitation centre is using electronic music and DJ workshops to help Ukrainian soldiers recover from physical and psychological trauma, creating a powerful new form of therapy.

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