We delve into the history of a hybrid genre ...

We complete our survey of the concerto for stringed instruments with the double bass. It's not just about jazz!

It's the 19th century and musical retellings of Greek myths are out. Enter the European folk tale ...

Why are some Beethoven symphonies better-known than others?

Depending on whom you ask, death can be comforting or inspire holy terror, including in composers writing a Mass for the Dead.

The oboe: refined, yes, but cheeky or melancholic? Join us as we look at the concertos exploring this instrument's wide-ranging moods.

We take a look at musical depictions of water, from trickling burns to the wide expanse of the ocean, to see what lurks below the surface.

Our series on the concerto finally turns its attention to the brass family, and there are many more for trumpet than you might expect.

We look at what happened when composers outside Austria turned their hands to the waltz ...

The history of Christmas carols is long and surprisingly varied - we look at a few of them.

It's the clarinet's turn to step centre-stage for a look at their concerto repertoire. It's possible Mozart is mentioned!

Beethoven died in 1827. Who would be worthy to take on his mantle?