Many 18th century composers worked in conditions antithetical to creativity, writes Sally Melhuish. Some triumphed regardless.

This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

In-concert operas are sometimes regarded as the poor relation of their fully staged cousins. But can less be more?

After his Lorenzo Guadagnini was stolen in 2003, cellist Alban Gerhardt bought a beaten-up 1710 Matteo Goffriller – a challenging instrument to play because it’s so large.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

The second-time Artistic Director and violinist talks about what's in store for this year's 3MBS Marathon.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Essential holiday listening includes gripping symphonies from a well-known pianist, Rattle’s Siegfried, Wilson’s Daphnis and Osborne’s latest Debussy.

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.