In the year-long series about Beethoven’s life, John revealed the dramas, loves, conflicts and successes of the musical genius, and offered listeners an unprecedented insight into the man behind the ...

Well, first a quick note on “classical music”. Beethoven never knew ... questioning and defiant fearlessness. If we really listen, Beethoven is a life lesson in every bar – a thrilling ...

Which pieces of music will top the chart this year? The annual Classic FM Hall of Fame is the largest poll of the world's favourite classical music ... And, although Beethoven always has a strong ...

In 1804 Beethoven ... of Spring’. Listen to the full programme. In C was composed in 1964 by the Californian composer Terry Riley – the piece changed the face of classical music.

Innovators – both entrepreneurs and corporate explorers – need to be iconoclasts, willing to challenge the status quo and ...

Batiste re-imagines Beethoven compositions in his new album. It's "not that the original wasn't great and transcendent..." he says. "But there's also a lot of things since then that have happened." ...

How did you begin to experiment with classical music? At 11 ... It invites people not just to listen, but to participate — to be in conversation with Beethoven’s music, just as we’re ...

Thanks to team work and tremendous dedication, the girls at Oakcrest School are celebrating a victory three years in the ...