Features
From wartime premieres to hidden manuscripts and exiled composers, classical music has repeatedly survived humanity's darkest moments. Discover how wars, revolutions and political upheavals shaped the music we continue to perform and cherish today.
Know Your Composer
Joseph Haydn's musical legacy is celebrated worldwide, but few know the extraordinary story of what happened after his death. Discover the bizarre tale of the composer's stolen skull, scientific obsession and the remarkable journey that lasted 145 years.
Interviews
Composer Melissa Dunphy and conductor Dominick DiOrio discuss ‘On the Horizon’, a large-scale cantata confronting climate change through the voices of young singers, and reflect on collaboration, responsibility, and the enduring communal power of choral music.
Music Education
The digital music portfolio is essential for showcasing a musician’s skills, experience, and artistic journey. It helps reviewers assess talent online, requiring clear structure, strong recordings, updated content, and cohesive presentation to create opportunities.
Know Your Composer
Through its famous repeated note, shifting harmonies and dramatic contrasts, Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude traces an emotional path from serenity to turbulence and back again, revealing the composer’s extraordinary ability to create profound expression from remarkably simple musical material.
Reviews
World Premiere, 4 June 2026; Performance Reviewed: 13 June. Sir John Tavener's 'Krishna' transforms episodes from Hindu mythology into a visually rich and spiritually ambitious opera, combining haunting music, vivid imagery and moments of transcendence.
Interviews
Composer, conductor and arranger Jamie Wilkins discusses his creative process, the influence of history and storytelling on his music, recording with the London Symphony Orchestra, and the remarkable experiences that have shaped his musical journey.
Piano-born yet guitar-haunted, Granados’s 'Danzas españolas' find new life in a complete duo transcription by Eugenio Della Chiara and Pietro Locatto. They discuss tradition, tuning, colour, and the intimacy of playing as one.
On the first death anniversary of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, the members of Shakti reunite to honour his legacy. Through memories, music and a shared history of innovation, they recount the extraordinary journey that shaped Indo-jazz fusion.
Ukrainian organist Dariia Lytvishko discusses her debut NAXOS album Toccatas and Meditations, the enduring allure of the French organ tradition, and how she bridges history, emotion, and innovation to bring the instrument to new audiences worldwide.
Winner of the Leeds and Montréal competitions, pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko discusses his NAXOS debut of Soler’s sonatas, his formative influences, and the artistic journeys that continue to shape his rapidly ascending career.
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Examine the fine line between clever wordplay and misheard lyrics in modern music, why our brains mishear songs, and the most commonly confused lines.
Often associated with angels, fairy tales and shimmering glissandos, the harp is one of classical music's most misunderstood instruments. From Debussy to Stravinsky, its rich expressive palette reveals a voice capable of drama, power, mystery and innovation.
More than a century after its explosive premiere, Igor Stravinsky’s 'The Rite of Spring' remains a landmark of musical modernism. This analysis explores its revolutionary rhythms, daring orchestration, folk influences and enduring impact on twentieth-century music.
Favoured by Prince Nikolaus Esterházy and championed by Haydn, the baryton nearly vanished from musical life. Matthew Baker discusses reviving the instrument through the Valencia Baryton Project and bringing its remarkable repertoire to modern audiences.
Though often viewed as representatives of contrasting musical worlds, Claude Debussy and Igor Stravinsky shared a remarkable artistic bond. Their mutual admiration fostered a creative exchange that influenced modern music and connected two of the twentieth century’s greatest composers.
A professional violinist's life involves far more than concerts and applause. Discover how elite musicians structure their days through practice, rehearsals, teaching, physical conditioning, and artistic preparation to maintain the highest standards of performance.
From Monteverdi's early masterpieces to Verdi's global triumphs, Italian opera became Europe's dominant musical language. Discover how Italy's singers, composers, and theatres transformed a local art form into an international cultural phenomenon.
A chance journey through concerts in Bengaluru and Mumbai became an exploration of Beethoven's enduring fascination with C minor, the key that shaped some of his most dramatic, heroic and emotionally compelling music.
A four-decade friendship between conductor Mary Hopper and Delhi-based musician Sharmila Livingston culminates in a rare artistic collaboration in India, rooted in mentorship, collective singing, and the enduring human power of choral music.
Choosing the right mastering engineer can transform your music from good to truly professional. This guide explores what artists should look for in mastering services, from genre expertise and communication to streaming optimization, revisions, and the difference between AI and human mastering.
Explore the brilliance of the Baroque period through the groundbreaking works of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monteverdi, and Purcell. This article examines the era’s dramatic innovations, sacred masterpieces, operatic beginnings, and lasting influence on the evolution of Western classical music.
From Harlem’s Apollo Theater to the world’s greatest concert stages, Ella Fitzgerald transformed jazz singing through unmatched vocal precision, groundbreaking scat improvisation, and interpretations of the Great American Songbook that continue to inspire musicians and listeners alike.
