Pick of the Proms: 5 BBC Proms you won’t want to miss
1 September 2017
As the BBC Proms Season comes to a close this month, we take a look back at five of the best for opera and ballet fans, now available on BBC iPlayer.
The pieces that made Thomas Adès
21 April 2017
The British composer has been at the vanguard of new music throughout his career, as demonstrated by these must-hear works.
BBC Proms 2016: Our must-see recommendations
15 July 2016
With more than 90 concerts over the course of eight weeks, it can be difficult to know where to start.
The Royal Opera's Boris Godunov to be performed at BBC Proms on 16 July 2016
13 April 2016
A concert performance of Musorgsky's opera will star Bryn Terfel and will be conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Culture clubbing: Can classical music save the UK's nightclub scene?
26 August 2015
With nearly half of the UK's nightclubs having closed in the past decade, can Bach replace breakbeat?
Rediscovering lost operas: The fluctuating fortunes of your favourite works
17 October 2014
With artworks hostage to fashion and cultural sentiment, why a little digging might unearth a new classic.
Opera stars to perform at Proms in the Park 2014 events
19 August 2014
Vittorio Grigolo and Bryn Terfel among those appearing at events around the UK on the Last Night of the Proms.
Joyce DiDonato to perform at Last Night of the Proms
7 September 2013
Must-watch clips and insights featuring the superstar mezzo-soprano.
Discover Harrison Birtwistle's soundworld
12 August 2013
Following Birtwistle's the UK premiere of Moth Requiem at the BBC Proms, a look at how the composer creates his signature sounds.
Debate: What do you think of concert performances of opera?
23 July 2013
We'd like to hear your thoughts on opera as music. Do you miss the theatrical element?