This Thursday, 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe prevailing at the end of the Second World War. Here are ...

May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and peace in Europe. We commemorate the occasion with a selection of the greatest film scores accompanying depictions of the Second World War.

From 70s classics to children’s animations, films have always turned to opera to help depict emotions, narratives and characters. Take a look at some of the best times operas have made their way into ...

From enticing myths about what’s been said about it, to Ravel’s own oscillation between despair and gratitude for the work, ...

We are marking VE Day 80 on Classic FM with some special programming, including the premiere of a new anthem, A Day May Come ...

From The Habanera to the Toreador Song, Carmen contains some of opera’s most well-known tunes and tells the story of the ...

Zak, a young pianist from Chapeltown, wowed judges in Sheffield on the latest episode of Channel 4’s The Piano.

Photos from the spectacular Classic FM Live at the Movies with Viking, featuring star soloists alongside The Bach Choir and ...

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards are back for 2025, with £20,000 of musical instruments and equipment up for ...

From Einaudi to Richter, these famous contemporary composers all studied with the legendary avant garde composer.