The Kanneh-Masons release Handel’s Largo (Trio Sonata in G minor HWV 393), from their upcoming album River of Music. Originally written for two violins and continuo, it’s beautifully reimagined:

Best known today as a wedding favourite, Pachelbel’s Canon was originally written as a gentle, meditative piece. Listen to this & more on our Music for Working and Concentration playlist

Classical Icons: Alfred Brendel 🎹. A quiet colossus and poetic interpreter, Brendel's legacy spans Bach to Berg, Schubert to Schoenberg. From 1948–2008, his profound recordings, especially with Philips from 1969, cemented him as one of the truly iconic pianists of our time.

.@JessGillamSax presents her latest EP PRISM, Vol 2. A collection of reimagined classical pieces for the saxophone, featuring arrangements by Debussy, Boulanger, Telemann, Liszt and more 🎷 . Listen now:

. @alexandraguitar performs Satie's Gnossienne No. 1 on guitar, celebrating 100 years of Satie and the spirit of Paris. Taken from her upcoming album Letters from Paris, out 3rd October. 🎶 . Listen now:

Just some of our favourite performances from the BBC Proms over the years. BBC Proms is back this week! Who are you excited to see?

This year marks what would have been Luciano Pavarotti’s 90th birthday. To honour this, Decca launches Pavarotti 90—a global tribute starting in Wales at the Llangollen Eisteddfod, where a defining moment took place.

To celebrate his 80th birthday, Sir John Rutter releases Reflections, his first purely orchestral album in 58 years. Includes the premiere of his piano concerto alongside Celebration Overture, Four Miniatures, Cityscapes and Elegy. Out 19 Sept.

Yunchan Lim releases May from his upcoming album The Seasons. A moment of springtime magic from Tchaikovsky:

Music can say what words can’t 🎵

Alisa Weilerstein performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto, one of the most powerful cello pieces ever written. Listen to this track and more on our Peaceful Cello playlist:

Which classical song are you based on your birth month? 👀🎼

Happy 20th birthday to the incomparable @VOCES8! We are honoured to be part of their incredible recording legacy, and are looking forward to the next chapter of innovative and inspiring music.

Wishing a happy 88th birthday to Vladimir Ashkenazy 🍾 His remarkable career as a pianist and conductor has shaped classical music for over six decades. From winning the 1955 Chopin Competition to earning seven Grammys, he cemented his lasting legacy in the classical world.

.@samuelmarinob rare male soprano brings Ave Maria to life in a way that will give you chills 🤩 . His new album 'Lumina' will be released on the 25th July. Listen to Ave Maria now:

.@thekannehmasons recording Carnival of the Animals vs River of Music 🎵. Their new album arrives 12th September. Pre-save now:

Erik Satie – 100 years on 🎹.A pioneer of early 20th-century classical music, Satie’s works like Gymnopédies and Parade broke new ground. His idea of “furniture music” redefined music as a subtle backdrop to life, influencing genres such as minimalism and ambient.

.@RandallGoosby and Plínio Fernandes release a new recording of “Asturiana”, based on a folk song from the Asturias region in northern Spain.

.@JessGillamSax releases “Boulanger: Cantique” from her upcoming EP Prism 2, an exploration of the saxophone’s expressive range and versatility. This simple, tender melody is a poetic meditation on love, conveying warmth and compassion through the sax.

The Kanneh-Masons release their new single “Ar Lan y Môr”, a reimagining of the traditional Welsh folk song. Rooted in family and heritage, it offers a moving glimpse into their upcoming album River of Music, out September.