The opening Allegro immediately delivers a feeling of restlessness, as divided violas accompany the principal subject in quiet agitation. The tone of this subject is both poignant and tense, and ...

Toward the end of his life Mozart composed a miracle even by his own lofty standards – three immortal symphonies that emerged within the period of just a few weeks in the summer of 1788. Virtually ...

Mozart symphonies from one of the most important periods of his composing life have been wrongly dated, a British scholar has discovered. John Arthur believes he has made what is arguably the most ...

Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and No. 41 encapsulate him as a master at work in his finest hour. They were acknowledged as masterpieces upon their first reception and the symphonies still continue to sweep ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Live in Concert - Haydn and Mozart by ...

The Orchestra of the 18th Century's performance of Mozart's last works is marked by vigour, deft phrasing and shrewd judgment, says Geoffrey Norris Still surprising: Frans Brüggen has been at the helm ...

THE two most prodigious prodigies in musical history, Mozart and Schubert, both died in their thirties. Therein occurred a great loss to us, which certain essayists and biographers have tried to ...

A collection of performances to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth ...

A collection of performances to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth ...