Listen Closer: Bizet’s Carmen Bizet’s Carmen is filled with memorable tunes, but L’amour est un oiseau rebelle deserves special attention. This aria reveals how Bizet combined simple melodies, exotic rhythms, and bold harmonies to bring Carmen’s character to life. View author's page By Alix Haywood Reading time estimated : 4min read
What your favorite John Williams theme says about your classical music taste John Williams’ themes have shaped generations of film lovers, but they also reveal a lot about classical music tastes. Whether you’re drawn to the bold heroics of Indiana Jones, the… View author's page By Kim Hunter Reading time estimated : 11min read
Concert capturers: Bringing classical music to life on screen from the Opéra Garnier to the Philharmonie de Paris Camera and sound technicians talk to Charlotte Gardner about what it takes to translate a classical music performance onto screen. View author's page By Charlotte Gardner Reading time estimated : 7min read
Notes from History: Verdi’s Falstaff Premiere On February 9, 1893, Verdi’s Falstaff premiered at La Scala, Milan, turning into one of the year’s biggest cultural events. For the 79-year-old composer, it was both a bold return… View author's page By Paul Kilbey Reading time estimated : 3min read
Notes from History: Brahms’s First Piano Concerto Brahms’s First Piano Concerto was born from doubt, revision, and a rough premiere—but it became one of his greatest works. Here's the story behind its long road to greatness. View author's page By Paul Kilbey Reading time estimated : 4min read
