More on the LSO

See more More on the LSO

Why does Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ feature a symphony orchestra and German opera?

Why does Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ feature a symphony orchestra and German opera?

Rowan Atkinson, Mr Bean, performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.

Mr Bean plays iconic ‘Chariots of Fire’ with London Symphony Orchestra at 2012 Olympics Ceremony
Conductor Valery Gergiev leads the London Symphony Orchestra during the BMW Classics, performed in Trafalgar Square, London, 2016.

20 incredible classical music concerts across the UK this summer

Discover Music

Latest on Classic FM

Donald Trump has declared tubas, trombones, trumpets, and French horns a national security threat.

Trump administration declares brass instruments a national security threat

John Malkovich plays Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache in new biopic ‘The Yellow Tie’.

Watch John Malkovich as conductor Sergiu Celibidache in new biopic trailer

Discover Music

John Cage ASLSP performance

A 639-year-long John Cage organ piece just changed chord, for the first time in two-and-a-half years
A new staging of Wagner’s ‘The Ring’ Cycle has been heavily criticised for use of AI staging.

Wagner opera’s AI backdrop meets loud boos at Bayreuth Festival

Discover Music

Classic FM Live with Viking returns to the Royal Albert Hall in October 2026!

Get tickets to Classic FM Live with Viking at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2026!

Events

The Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2026

Vote for your favourite film score in the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2026!

Classic FM Hall of Fame

Jonathan Ross speaks to Christopher Nolan about ‘The Odyssey’ and working with composer Ludwig Göransson.

Christopher Nolan reveals why he didn’t use an orchestra for ‘The Odyssey’ score

Discover Music

Pedro Pascal will play a professional cellist in new film ‘Behemoth!’

Pedro Pascal on playing cello: “The hardest thing I’ve ever learned to do”

Discover Music

Matthew Bourne’s Bizet-inspired ballet returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.

Matthew Bourne’s Bizet-inspired ballet ‘The Car Man’ returns to London - get tickets now

Events