Antonio Pappano helms Aida in a monumental studio recording with Jonas Kaufmann
The Italian maestro and an all-star cast featuring Erwin Schrott recorded Verdi's epic in Rome: a rare operatic event.
ANTONIO PAPPANO, JONAS KAUFMANN, ERWIN SCHROTT
Thomas Hampson's 60th birthday celebrated with 'Autograph' series boxed set
The 12-CD collection includes the American baritone interviewed by opera specialist Jon Tolansky.
Maria Callas Remastered Edition launches Deezer app
A new online streaming app explores the life and legacy of the most famous opera star in recording history.
"Dido wouldn’t sacrifice herself for a guy who just sings loud."
Radio Classique interviews heroic tenor Bryan Hymel on his new abum of French opera arias, Héroïque.
Bryan Hymel
Philippe Jaroussky talks about his ‘secret passion’ for Verlaine
The French counter-tenor's new double album 'Green' explores settings of Verlaine's poetry from Fauré to Ferré.
PHILIPPE JAROUSSKY
Vote for your favourites in the 2015 BBC Music Magazine Awards
Have your say before 28 February and vote for the best classical albums of the past year.
Simon Rattle's 60th birthday celebrated in a month of BBC events and programmes
The Berlin Philharmonic's London visit and a new doco 'The Making of a Maestro' among the highlights.
SIR SIMON RATTLE
Introducing the Autograph series: José van Dam, Thomas Hampson, Angela Gheorghiu
Legendary performers present ‘self-portraits’ drawing together their finest recordings and new audio interviews.
JOSÉ VAN DAM, AUTOGRAPH, ANGELA GHEORGHIU, THOMAS HAMPSON
Valentine's Countdown: five classical albums for lovers
Opera's sultriest heroine, Carmen, sung by the ultimate tragedienne: Maria Callas.
Maria Callas
Countdown to Valentine's Day: five classical albums for lovers
Roses are red, violets are blue... And absinthe is green. Erotic poetry aplenty on Jaroussky's Verlaine album 'Green'.
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26 FEB 2015 | PÉREZ, AILYN USA - New York, NY, Metropolitan Opera | Buy ticket |
26 FEB 2015 | VILLAZON, ROLANDO IT - Milan, Teatro alla Scala | |
27 FEB 2015 | COSTELLO, STEPHEN IT - Genoa, Teatro Carlo Felice | Buy ticket |
27 FEB 2015 | PAPPANO, ANTONIO IT - Rome, St. Cecilia |
