Latest Music News

• Dame Edna to wow Royal Opera House?

  Internet rumours say the Australian is to star in Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment next April.

• Irish actress conquers Beethoven

  Beginner Saoirse Ronan masters Piano Sonata No.3 in twelve weeks for a new vampire film.

• Andre Riéu announces new UK tour

  The ‘King of Waltz’ will be headed to these shores in 2012 for another enormous arena tour.

• Craig Ogden Goes on tour, stays on tour.

  The Guitarist has a busy 6 months as he hits the road to promote second album, Summertime.

• The EIF goes for gold in 2012

  The annual Edinburgh International Festival will be back and better than ever in 2012, according to organisers.

• House which inspired All Things Bright And Beautiful goes under the hammer

  Country estate in South Wales is on sale for £2 million.

• Bach the Dog's holiday - the winning photo

  A huge congratulations to Bethany Hirst for taking the winning shot of Bach on his summer holidays.

• Katherine Jenkins condemns 'pathetic' stalker

  The popular mezzo-soprano has revealed her anger at being targeted by an online stalker on twitter.

• Lang Lang and Desplat score Marilyn Monroe film

  Pianist adds his talents to the soundtrack of ‘My Week with Marilyn’.

• Classic FM honours the UK's top music teachers

  See the full list of winners for Classic FM's Music Teacher of the Year 2011.

• Unfinished Elgar to go under the hammer

  Mementos, including sketch-leaves, from the composer's last relationship to go on sale at the end of the month.

• Classic FM & MORE TH>N to aid Battersea’s new appeal

  John Suchet heads to the famous dog’s home to visit some new fans and lend our support to Battersea's Bonfire Night Appeal.

• Bryn Terfel and Gustavo Dudamel set for London's 'Festival of the World'

  The two will represent their native countries in a special festival for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

• Sir David Attenborough talks to Classic FM

  The legendary broadcaster spoke to us about his love of classical music and its ‘primal’ power.

• Virtusoso robo-pianist revealed

  Look out Lang Lang, an Italian piano-playing robot with 19 fingers is eyeing your crown