Guy Noble admits he’s not particularly keen to take the stage, so why is he presenting his show Guy Noble’s Very Serious Guide to Classical Music?

As a young pianist, Guy Noble played at a fair few corporate gigs and opera fundraisers. He explains why they were some of his most depressing experiences as a performer.

After visiting friends, Guy Noble wonders why hospitals make it so hard for patients to sleep and eat well, and why pieces of medical equipment can’t all beep in harmony.

Guy Noble has had enough of the abusive men who populate opera and would love to see a few rewrites.

Guy Noble explains why positive affirmations drive him mad and have the reverse effect.

As a jazz-loving carpenter installs his new kitchen, Guy Noble wonders if classical musicians are too obsessed with the written note.

As the world becomes ever noisier, Guy Noble admits he’d like a bit of peace and quiet in the kitchen and department stores – particularly at Christmas.

Conducting a combined schools orchestra and choir, Guy Noble can’t help but admire those patiently raising the next generation of musicians.

On a recent European holiday, Guy Noble lost the top of a finger. He raises a hand to the good-humoured staff at Britain’s NHS, who repaired his damaged digit.

In our 250th issue, Guy Noble explains how he came to write his monthly Soapbox column and how the ideas continue to flow.

This month, an e-scooter running out of battery causes Guy Noble to ponder the dystopian horrors that await if electricity and the Internet fail.

Pondering the inconsistency of memory, Guy Noble argues that rather than hold a grudge, it’s better to forgive and forget.