The discovery of a love letter revealed the depths of Beethoven’s yearning for his "immortal beloved." Scholars have been piecing together clues to her identity ever since. Ludwig van Beethoven wasn’t ...

Classical music is strapped for cash and moral support – yet the creativity and determination in the face of that deserves ...

Almost two centuries after Beethoven's death, scientists say they've finally cracked the case of what the famously cranky composer really looked like. Credit: Cicero Moraes/Pen News Turns out ...

Despite his status as one of history's great composers, Beethoven is also remembered for his surly disposition and unkempt appearance. 'He was indeed irritable, untidy, clumsy, rude, and misanthropic, ...

Yes, this is the lowest grossing weekend of 2025 to date, but not for opera, as the specialty market found its maestro, Ludwig van Beethoven. The Met: Live in HD transmission of Beethoven’s Fidelio ...

'Batiste takes a phrase of Beethoven, and answers and contrasts it with a minor, bluesy jazz phrase of his own' Into this fray steps an American musical celebrity, New Orleans-born Jon Batiste, 38 ...

The Grammy-winning musician discusses his new genre-scrambling album, and his optimism in the face of President Trump's return: "Whatever is the darkest ... force against your wellbeing is also the ...

The newly rebranded Sinfonia Smith Square marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the organisation's history. In April 2021, the renowned venue St John's Smith Square merged with the much-loved ...

Last year, researchers sequenced the genome of famed composer Ludwig van Beethoven for the first time, based on authenticated locks of hair. The same team has now analyzed two of the locks for toxic ...

For more than 50 years the Hallam Sinfonia has been bringing music to the Sheffield public, and for its anniversary year its musicians are planning a range of innovative concerts to widen its reach.