The Chopin Piano Competition: the Final Round, Part One

• Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Our daily analysis continues as the competition draws towards the finale

The Chopin Piano Competition, October 17: which piano to choose?

• Monday, October 18, 2021

The competitors can choose from five pianos: how do they differ?

The Chopin Piano Competition: October 16

• Sunday, October 17, 2021

Reflections on the last semi-final stages: catch up with our daily analysis

The Chopin Piano Competition, day 15: the semi-finals continue

• Saturday, October 16, 2021

Jed Distler continues his daily analysis of the prestigious event

Video of the day: Joby Burgess plays Throw Your Pumpkin (& Pick Me Up)

• Friday, October 15, 2021

The percussionist showcases a new composition by Yazz Ahmed - part of a series of films published today by the Cambridge Music Festival

This Week's Essential New Classical Albums

• Friday, October 15, 2021

Featuring Bernstein's Candide, Cello Unlimited, Korngold's Chamber Music and music from 17th century France

How British Sign Language can open up choral music for all

• Friday, October 15, 2021

Signing songs in BSL (British Sign Language) is increasingly popular and when done well can be incredibly expressive and emotional

The Chopin Piano Competition, day 12: the semi-finals, part one

• Friday, October 15, 2021

Five premieres, women composers and the joy of performing new music

• Friday, October 15, 2021

The soprano Gabriella Di Laccio on why the voices of female composers deserve to be heard

The Chopin Piano Competition, day 11: Bring on the Mazurkas

• Thursday, October 14, 2021

RPO musicians recall working with Beecham

• Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Excerpts taken from interviews accompanying celebratory SOMM release

The Chopin Piano Competition, day ten

• Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Classical music and musical theatre: a playlist

• Wednesday, October 13, 2021

To mark the return of live theatre, Jack Pepper takes us on a fascinating journey of exploration

The Chopin Competition, day nine: programme choices

• Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Something old, something new, something borrowed…

• Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Joanna Marsh on composing contemporary music inspired by previous styles