The Winter 2026 issue of Classical Music is out now! Discover more about the issue here: classical-music.uk/news/arti…

The starving artist: Eating disorders in classical music With their bodies judged along with their performance, classical musicians run an increased risk of developing an eating disorder. Annabelle Lee reviews the evidence classical-music.uk/features/…

‘The future is global’: Rebeca Omordia on expanding the canon The creator of Wigmore Hall’s African Concert Series explores the depth and breadth of African classical music and explains why the audience is ready for the canon to embrace it classical-music.uk/opinion/a…

Artist managers: Performing for peace Andrew Green charts the progress of Rachel and Joeske Van Walsum's at-home concert series which is now turning its attention to the next generation with a concert in aid of YCAT tomorrow classical-music.uk/columns/a…

Nneka Cummins: ‘Stay curious’ The composer and Ivors Classical Award winner reflects on their career highs and creative processes, and explores how support from new music charity Sound and Music helped bridge the gap between their studies and career classical-music.uk/features/…

What defines the ‘Song Of America’ – 250 years on? As the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary this summer, Jon Tolansky sits down with baritone Thomas Hampsong to hear about the work of his Hampsong Foundation in archiving and sharing American Song classical-music.uk/features/…

Vittorio Angelone: From percussion to punchlines The stand-up comedian – and Guildhall-trained percussionist – reflects on his journey from the youth orchestras of Northern Ireland to success on the stand-up stage classical-music.uk/features/…

Making Tax Digital: Which software is right for you? With ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’ coming into effect next month, tax advisor Sinead Pratschke compares the options available to musicians for accounting online classical-music.uk/features/…

Seong-Jin Cho on transforming competition victory into a thriving career The South Korean pianist talks to Jessica Duchen about building a career, following his instincts and learning not to care about labels classical-music.uk/features/…

‘We need to call time on women having to be like men to succeed’ Lola Ganzarolli on championing motherhood in music The soprano reflects on how pregnancy and motherhood have expanded and enriched her musical practice classical-music.uk/opinion/a…

Family matters at the 2026 Menuhin Festival Gstaad As the Swiss music festival prepares to present its first season under new artistic director Daniel Hope, Desmond Cecil takes readers on a tour through the upcoming programme classical-music.uk/features/…

On Friday 17 April, our friends at ISM are hosting the ISM’s annual event Make Music Work will take place at 229 London. A one-day event designed specifically for musicians and creators building on the conversations that matter most today. Book Here: tinyurl.com/yu8ryrb6

Local orchestra spotlight: Leeds Baroque Choir and Orchestra Music director Peter Holman and administrator Jillian Johnson discuss the organisation’s roots and ethos, as well as its upcoming concerts and broader future classical-music.uk/features/…

Royal College of Music appoints international visiting artists Conductors Vasily Petrenko and Speranza Scappucci will join the faculty from September @RCMLondon classical-music.uk/news/arti…

Balancing the brain: Where mindfulness fits into musical practice Cellist and meditation coach Ruth Phillips reflects on her journey to calm, confident performance through mindfulness classical-music.uk/resources…

London Music Fund appoints chief executive Chris Stones will take the helm of the charity in April, succeeding Chrissy Kinsella, who has held the role for more than a decade @londonmusicfund classical-music.uk/news/arti…

In praise of ditching the conductor (sometimes) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment principal clarinet Katherine 'Waffy' Spencer explores the benefits of leadership from within the ensemble classical-music.uk/opinion/a…

Long View | Will the Barbican refurb really count? When he heard about the Barbican’s planned £451 million refurbishment, Andrew Mellor was hopeful this meant a transformation of the venue’s concert hall classical-music.uk/opinion/a…

Swaledale Festival announces 2026 programme The festival returns in May for 15 days of music, workshops and walking in North Yorkshire classical-music.uk/news/arti…

Orchestra of the Swan appoints executive director Taking up her new position in April, Zoë Curnow succeeds Debbie Jagla who has held the role for eight years @Orchestra_Swan classical-music.uk/news/arti…

Artist Managers: Storm clouds and silver linings As a new year dawns, Andrew Green talks to artist managers and IAMA leaders about the challenges on the horizon – and reasons for the sector to be cheerful @IAMAworld classical-music.uk/columns/a…