Steven Isserlis has had this 1762 Stradivari cello on loan since 2009. He tells Clive Paget why his life would lose all meaning if he had to return it.

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

This month features David Greco and Erin Helyard’s latest Schubertiad, orchestral works by de Falla, McCabe and a whole host of Ukrainians, and a look at Handel’s Italians in London.

Hindoyan and his Liverpudlian forces finesse Falla.

Tuneful and well-crafted, what’s not to like about Cedric Thorpe Davie.

The British pianist celebrates connections found in the most far-flung of places.

It’s 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the English composer, lutenist, singer (and spy). We trace his career with Iestyn Davies.

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

Piano postcards by Stephen Hough, orchestral works by Mahler and Sibelius, chamber music from home and abroad, and a makeover for the Eton Choirbook.

Finnish maestro and orchestra impress deeply on home turf.

The Gesualdo Six's founder explains the ideas behind their latest album.

A century of French and Australian flute music persuasively played.