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Marvel at Beethoven from memory, join the CBeebies children's choir or cross the Atlantic in music. It's all in the annual orchestral and choral feast
The mezzo-soprano on dying for a living, loading up on carbs and housework in the early hours
An exciting new production of Carmen, an evening with author Kate Atkinson, and musical fun for the family
'He's too sensitive for this world.' Star tenor Allan Clayton on Schubert's poetic obsessive
Music by Bach for Easter, comedy and tragedy at the opera, and Peter and the Wolf for all the family
Opera searches for love and meaning, while Vauxhall unwinds with music for all ages
A London debut, plus opera by Puccini and Strauss – and at the cinema
It's a big year for Puccini opera and for rising stars, with music for every taste
Our top 10 artists and events in a challenging year for music and musicians
A year-long celebration of the amazingly rich contribution to music of Scottish performers, composers and inspiring landscapes
From majestic performances in stunning settings to little known gems in aid of a good cause, we round up the best Christmas carol concerts London has to offer
Handel's Messiah dominates the month's great music, but there is also Bach, passionate Italian opera and a German fairy tale
Healing music for a troubled world, a new symphony by Joan Armatrading and an opera film night
An opera for babies, Russian music for families, and concert hall favourites by Gershwin and Shostakovich, plus all things piano
London's finest orchestras launch their 2023/234 seasons in style, and in the opera house there is a rush of great classics
An exciting new opera, unmissable Proms, and a Gilbert and Sullivan to lighten the mood
Booking opens 13 May for the world's biggest music festival. Gorge on romantic Rachmaninov and get ahead with new works. Proms are live on BBC Radio 3; some are televised
Our pick of the BBC Proms, the greatest music festival in the world, plus a new opera for all the family at Opera Holland Park
London's own opera festival opens at Opera Holland Park, Paddington Bear goes classical, and New Yorkers come to town
The country house opera season begins, London goes baroque, and there's a last chance to catch English National Opera's big hit, Blue
A. new Ring Cycle begins in Sir Antonio Pappano's final year as music director, and favourite operas return alongside other new productions
Highly-praised film Tár has put women conductors into the spotlight. Here are just a few, at work in London shortly. Make a date, and maybe take a daughter too...
Follow the stars, and look out that neglected fiddle or flute, and help kickstart a young person's musical education
Stirring opera with world-class artists, the powerful music of home and exile, and fun for children
In another bumper year for outstanding musicianship, singers and players seemed to reach ever greater heights. Here is the Culture Whisper pick of people and events
The Christmas story is told in grand choruses and virtuosic solos, sung by the finest artists and with thrilling instrumental playing
Music, theatre, visual arts and dance were the richer for the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II, who has died, aged 96
London premieres, much-loved classics and a host of big-name performers in the world's largest music festival. Booking opens 9AM, Sat 21 May
The most versatile of all instruments is celebrated in a full year of song, joyful and contemplative, old and new
Passion, mystery and intrigue are enacted on stage, and the finest concerts feature world-class artists breaking new ground with much-loved works
After an overnight sensation at the Royal Opera House, the tenor talks about instant fame, his love of theatre and getting children into opera
From outstanding singers and thrilling players to imaginative innovations and artists who do things differently. Here are our musical highlights of 2021