Have you ever heard of Sigurd Jorsalfar, one of the most renowned kings in Norwegian history? He was the first European king to lead a crusade, and he was part of the last relatively peaceful reign in Norway in the

Sports fans wear the shirts of their idols, and classical music has never entirely escaped the cult of personality either. Few classical musicians in modern times, with the possible exception of Liberace, have embraced celebrity quite as enthusiastically as Lang

Born on 13 June 1974 in Paris, the French-Swiss cellist Ophélie Gaillard has over thirty albums to her credit. She has recorded in a variety of styles and genres, all acclaimed for their richness and technical brilliance. Renowned for her

György Ligeti, one of the most innovative and influential avant-garde composers in the latter half of the twentieth century, died on 12 June 2006 in Vienna. And if you don’t know his name, you probably have heard some of his

On 11 June 2026, we honour the birth of John Constable (1776-1837), one of Britain’s most important landscape artists. Some contemporaries found his work as exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen, while others were baffled by his uncompromisingly realistic treatment

The exceptional French baritone Stéphane Degout, born on 9 June 1975 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, has built a remarkable career spanning a richly diverse repertoire. It encompasses everything from Baroque music and Mozart to French Romanticism to contemporary works. Beyond opera,

On weekends, I just love to get up late and lounge in my pyjamas for most of the day. After making plenty of coffee, I like to sit down at the piano and explore pieces I don’t play every day.

The French operatic tenor Roberto Alagna, born on 7 June 1963, is celebrated for his lyrical voice and passionate performances. His warm timbre and impeccable diction have made him a leading figure in modern opera. Giuseppe Verdi has always been