Johannes Brahms was reluctant to compose his first symphony and be judged against Beethoven, to whom he had been compared. So he started off with music for his own instrument: his Piano Concerto No. 1 ...

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December 12, 2025 • Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric ...

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Compiled by the Official Charts Company, the UK's biggest classical artist albums of the week, based on sales of digital bundles, CDs, vinyl and other formats, across a seven day period.

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December 8, 2025 • Composer Jessie Montgomery joins us as we continue our celebration of Black From the Top alumni and their contributions to classical music. December 1, 2025 • Guest Host Alex Laing ...

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