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Finnish Radio Symphony's Alpine Symphony: A Bracing, Unindulgent Triumph

FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss

Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.

6 Free Festive Activities in London This Weekend: December 5-7

Free Christmas events in London this weekend

Discover six completely free things to do in London this first December weekend, from lantern parades to festive bike rides and Christmas markets. Enjoy the season without spending a penny.

Guardian Seeks Public Views on AI-Generated Music: Share Your Thoughts

Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Free London Music Showcase: R&B, Pop & Rap in Hackney

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

Nicola Benedetti's Violin Café Delights Royal Albert Hall

Benedetti's super-polished jam session wows London

Violinist Nicola Benedetti delivered a captivating evening of musical canapés at the Royal Albert Hall with her unconventional ensemble. A celebration of a virtuoso still at the top of her game.

Royal Philharmonic's Festive Debut at BOXPark Wembley

Royal Philharmonic's Christmas Concert at BOXPark

Watch the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's magical Christmas performance at BOXPark Wembley. A 45-piece orchestra played festive favourites in their first local show since moving headquarters.

Kneecap Announce Massive 2026 London Show at Crystal Palace Park

Kneecap confirm huge 2026 London gig

Irish band Kneecap confirm their biggest ever headline show for 25,000 fans at London's Crystal Palace Park on June 27, 2026. Tickets on sale now.

Hania Rani Premieres Two New Works in Atmospheric Barbican Hall Concert

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 Contemporary Music Festival Opens with Sonic Innovation

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.

Xania Monet: The $3m AI Pop Star Taking Over Music Charts

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.

Kirill Petrenko's Brahms: Berlin Philharmonic's New Landmark Recording

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.

Rediscovering Avril Coleridge-Taylor: The Composer Emerging from Her Father's Shadow

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.

Víkingur Ólafsson's Opus 109: A Transcendent Beethoven Reimagining

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.

New 3,800-Capacity British Airways ARC Venue Opens in London

New 3,800-Capacity Music Venue Opens in London

A new 3,800-capacity live music venue, the British Airways ARC, is set to open in Central London as part of a £1.3 billion area transformation. Discover the future of London's music scene.

Adrian Sutton's Obituary: The Untold Story of the Fairlight CMI

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.

Scottish Folk Legend Dick Gaughan's Lost Music Finally Rescued

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.

ARIA Awards 2025: Blooming Fashion and Bold Statements on Red Carpet

ARIA Awards 2025 Red Carpet Fashion Highlights

Australian music's biggest night saw Olivia Dean, Tyra Banks and Baker Boy leading stunning fashion moments featuring floral designs, bolo ties and dramatic ensembles at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.

Two Lost Bach Organ Pieces Performed After 300-Year Wait

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.

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