1000 Years of Classical Music

Tchaikovsky’s fifth symphony, written in 1888, is a work which arouses hugely divergent opinions.

Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony ranks as one of the most popular symphonies ever written.

The most visionary and exciting set of piano variations of the 19th century — regarded by some as Beethoven’s finest work.

Our exploration continues with the last 11 sonatas — regarded as an emotional and technical Everest for pianists.

Our survey of this astonishing output begins by a work written when the composer was just 12 years old.

Mozart’s operas represent a roll-call of favourite characters and timeless music, blending the comic with the serious, and the historical…

The power of poetry inspires a musical revolution: from the opera stage to the music rooms of the aristocracy, composers from Monteverdi to…

Japanese composer Tōru Takemitsu creates a strange yet beautiful world, of yearning, of submerged complexity, of perfectly weighted…

Music from England’s Golden Age: sublime sacred music soaring above intrigues of church and state, and intimate lute songs full of love and…

Taking advantage of the new expressive possibilities opened up by improvements in the design of the clarinet, Mozart created a concerto of…

At the dawn of the Romantic era, Schumann’s rich musical imagination takes flight in enchanting works for solo piano.