On a cold, dark, winter’s evening, set the scene with the perfect classical Halloween soundtrack. We’ve unearthed the top 20 totally terrifying pieces from the darkest, grisliest corners of the ...

They’re called Bach’s English Suites, but no one really knows why. Bach never went to England, and the music sounds more ...

Generally, a classical-music concert has that one big piece that obviously qualifies as the “headliner,” the big draw for the show. But when you program “Carmina Burana” ...

Lincoln Center's storied stages will be filled with holiday programs through January. In addition to presenting the best in ...

The piece opens with a held note on the cello that at first I mistook for the opening of Pablo Casals’ recording of the Bach cello suites. A scratchy violin figure drifts over the top; the violist ...

Johann Sebastian Bach is a name synonymous with music itself and in particular, music of the highest craftsmanship and ...

In a kingdom of monsters, temples and enchantments, Prince Tamino is on a mission to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. But first, he must undergo a series of trials to attain ...

Throughout 2026, we’re celebrating 75 years of the Southbank Centre with a vibrant, inclusive programme that looks to the future.