I mean the ability to derive enjoyment from, and to be moved by, a genre of music that isn’t that easy to appreciate if you aren’t in some sense trained in it. I don’t mean formal training, just time ...

The Victorian era saw a proliferation of classical music organisations, beginning with the Philharmonic Society, 1813, and the Royal Academy of Music, 1822, both keenly promoting Beethoven's music.

We celebrated the music that makes us feel on top of the world with the Classic 100: Feel Good, where Beethoven once again took out top spot. Some incredibly talented performers visited us through ...