The United States Marine Band was forced to cancel a concert with students of colour following President Donald Trump’s decision to ban diversity programmes within the federal government and military.

What are microtones, and why are they not an everyday part of classical music? We explore the history and mysteries of the ‘notes in between the notes’. Music is broadly defined as humanly-organised ...

A record-breaking Stradivarius has sold for $23 million (£17.8 million), the highest sum ever paid for a violin. The 1715 ‘Baron Knoop’, hailed for its quality, volume and articulation, was crafted ...

A NASA astronaut with Irish heritage gave a musical ode to the Emerald Isle from the International Space Station, in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the ...

The royal family has long supported classical music, with King Charles III lending his patronage to many top UK ensembles. But while many royals celebrate the arts in the public eye, one took an ...

The US Vice President was booed at a classical concert at the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.’s renowned arts venue of which Donald Trump is now chair. JD Vance, Vice President of the United States of ...

Did you know that Aretha Franklin played the tuba? And a certain famous astronaut played the baritone horn? It’s cool to be in the school orchestra, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise... From ...

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