The orchestra consists of four main families of instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. There are plenty of ...

From carols at Buckingham Palace, to a festive special with the Bocelli family – read on to explore our December 2022 radio highlights on Classic FM, the home of Christmas music. From beloved ...

Last week, Classic FM recorded a very special concert at Balmoral Castle – for radio broadcast this Friday evening.

An updating list of the major classical concerts and events being streamed online as a result of the ongoing coronavirus measures around the world.

Classic FM was also the first commercial station to be playing classical music exclusively. In the early ’90s, critics and radio insiders wondered if anyone would listen to a new national radio ...

Looking for something to pass the time on your morning commute or while you cook dinner? Here are some of our favourite classical music podcasts.

What is 'classical music'? And which pieces are best? Listen and download some of the greatest works with Classic FM’s guide. What do you think when you think of ‘classical music’? It’s easy to ...

The pieces so powerful that you’ll be out of your seat, air-conducting to the full force of an imaginary orchestra, or staring into the distance, marvelling at the sheer beauty of it all.

We handpick the most uplifting, expansive and beautiful music ever written, to accompany your long or regular drives.

Actresses Dame Helen Mirren and Celia Imrie, who star in Netflix’s upcoming The Thursday Murder Club, spoke to Classic FM ...

Catchy music makes you tap your foot. Emotive music catches you off guard and without warning, has your eyes pricking and nose running. So why do we have this physiological response to music?