Many newbie concertgoers are confused by the gesticulations of the man with the baton. We unveil the mystery of the maestro: their history, their habits and the unexpected hazards of the profession. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

This phenomenally gifted composer’s legacy still resounds across both popular and classical music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The Finnish capital is a city that takes pride in its cultural heritage and stunning landscape. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Rather than whine about a lack of sponsorship, perhaps arts companies should do more to pamper their sponsors. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

When to clap, why to clap, when to boo, what to do if you can’t stop coughing… We answer some of the most common questions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

ABC Classic FM marks the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt this month. But what was it that made Liszt so extraordinary, and how is his legacy felt today? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

If the stunning oasis of Santa Fe, New Mexico isn’t on your musical travel wishlist, it should be. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

In a world where mistakes are inevitable, and can even be helpful, why are we so scared of them? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Keynotes indeed… here’s the lowdown on the piano, from the majestic grand to the humble upright Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The composer made a faltering start in his symphonic writing, but more than redeemed himself in later years. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

There’s more to Mexico City than tequila and burritos… the city’s arts scene reflects its vibrant cultural heritage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

If opera singers can thrill with their sound, does it really matter how much they weigh? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in