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BBC Music Magazine, 10 Sep 2026

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BBC Music Magazine is one of the UK’s leading publications dedicated to classical music. Since 1992, it has offered authoritative coverage of the classical music world, appealing to both seasoned enthusiasts and those newly exploring the genre. Published monthly, the magazine is known for its expert reviews of new recordings, performances and releases, providing insightful commentary from respected critics and contributors. It also features interviews with leading composers, conductors and musicians, giving readers a deeper understanding of the people shaping classical music today. In addition, it explores music history, giving context and background that enriches the listening experience, from baroque and romantic to contemporary works. BBC Music Magazine includes curated guides, recommended recordings and features that help readers discover new works and revisit timeless compositions. Its content balances accessibility with depth, making it engaging for a wide audience. Available on PressReader, BBC Music Magazine offers an engaging, informative and immersive experience in classical music every month.

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ArticleWel­come

Unless you’ve been hid­ing under a rock, this year’s 250th anniversary of the Declar­a­tion of Inde­pend­ence won’t have passed you by. Cel­eb­rated in everything from wrest­ling matches on the White House lawn to an enorm­ous mari­time gath­er­ing on...

Wel­come

ArticleLil­lian Craw­ford

Journ­al­ist and author ‘Neurodi­ver­gence affects the way in which music is heard, allow­ing one to make sense of our noisy world. We are all enriched by dis­cuss­ing the diversity of our rela­tion­ships to sound, includ­ing through aut­ism and ADHD.’

Lil­lian Craw­ford

ArticleEleanor Oldroyd

Presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live ‘I love Radio 3’s Choral Even­song, whether in the calm of a cathed­ral or singing along in the bath. It was a joy to explore the weekly mir­acle that con­tin­ues to bring the finest choral music from across the coun­try to...

Eleanor Oldroyd

ArticleJes­sica Duchen

Author and critic ‘Meet Frédéric Chopin: com­poser, pian­ist and… opera lover. He was pro­foundly influ­enced by bel canto and I’ve loved explor­ing the art­form’s effect on his music. What kind of opera might he have writ­ten, given a chance?’ We...

Jes­sica Duchen