Ignore the naysayers, Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto is a perfect work of art
The Russian Composer’s emotional rollercoaster of a work has topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame chart once again. No wonder
The Russian Composer’s emotional rollercoaster of a work has topped the Classic FM Hall of Fame chart once again. No wonder
The Corporation wants to reign supreme in a growing sector – but it must do this with ingenuity, not by aping the success of its rivals
The star is about to take his final bow – and in our age of bland BBC identikit presenters, he is going to be impossible to replace
Britain’s capital has always thrived on a sensitive mixture of old and new – but it is now in the grip of utilitarian blandness
Commissioners and artists are playing it safe across the whole industry. Why have the arts lost their spine, and why must the public suffer?
A new portrait of Jesus Christ has offended some sections of Spanish society – but artists have never been bashful about how he is depicted
The pioneering director on fraternising with Elizabeth Taylor and EM Forster, making the first ever Doctor Who – and BBC mistakes
Sandi Toksvig is right – we are still in the dark ages when it comes to opportunities for women on TV
Plans for a major new venue have been scrapped – and it's all down to nimbyism
Truelove, a new drama that focusses on the old – now that really is a novelty
From staging more classics to stepping up the sandwiches, here are 10 suggestions for Indhu Rubasingham, the new artistic director of the NT
We all now know that the lives of rock stars are funnier than fiction. And that's why Rob Reiner's new film will struggle to be relevant
It's lucrative and a global brand, but the show's demise is no surprise in today's climate
The PR machine has made our stars seem bland or inauthentic. So Louis Theroux's encounter with The Libertines star was a welcome exception
From Dickens to The Specials, a new book suggests pupils study working-class culture. These are uplifting classics they should start with
On the 70th anniversary of his death, it's time to reflect on the spirit and lyricism of the Welsh poet