Composer and conductor Steve Hackman from Chicago hopes to break down barriers between the classical and pop music worlds. It hasn’t been easy.

After eight symphonies, Beethoven took his Ninth to a whole new level by composing the biggest symphony in existence at that time. This landmark feat for choir and orchestra is best known for its epic ...

Explore Beethoven’s only opera ‘Fidelio’, a masterpiece celebrating love and freedom, featuring our recommended recording starring Jonas Kaufmann. There are certain operatic scenes that never fail to ...

The Music and Sound Design programme is designed for musicians interested in composing music and designing sound for a wide range of contexts but with particular emphasis on film and theatre. Students ...