Classical composers are sometimes just as good at quotes as they are at music. Take a look at these amazing, inspirational quotes from some of the greatest composers of all time.

Hieronymus Bosch is famous for his intricate and macabre visions of hell. But have you ever noticed this bizarre ditty, branded onto a poor sinner’s naked backside in his most famous painting?

The best (and worst) classical music jokes. Did you hear the one about the viola...?

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Pure musical inspiration as a jazz song overflows with Baroque counterpoint, with the effortless cool that could only come from Nina Simone.

Take a moment to bathe yourself in this exquisite vocal requiem. Five years ago, a vocal ensemble performed a stirring rendition of Elgar’s abiding melody ‘Nimrod’, as a tribute on Armistice Day 2016.

Siberian-born Maxim Vengerov is one of the greatest violinists in the world today, acclaimed for his concerts, award-winning recordings and humanitarian work. As he turns 40, here are 10 facts about ...

Loved for The Swan in Carnival of the Animals and his Organ Symphony, Saint-Saëns was one of the greatest composers that France has produced.

It’s a medieval torture device that was used – once upon a more primitive time – for publicly shaming bad musicians and other disturbers of the peace. The contraption, which is essentially a heavy ...

Actor, comedian and TV quiz show host, Alexander Armstrong is sparkling, witty company every weekeday and Saturday, and he has a selection of your favourite music to boot!

It's a bit mind-bending to watch, but it's a thing. And it plays Tchaikovsky. Left-handed pianist Christopher Seed believed that the whole left side of his body is more expressive and agile than the ...

These terrible album covers will make you laugh and then violently cringe Here are the very worst classical album covers of all time. Weird, funny, alarming and perplexing all at the same time - who ...