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“Let’s look to the ancient instruments and see what we can do.” Speaking to Jonathan Ross, Christopher Nolan explained why he asked Ludwig Göransson not to use a traditional orchestra on the score for ‘The Odyssey’. 📻 Classic FM at the Movies with Jonathan Ross | 6pm on Saturday 18 July
We want to know about brilliant SEND music teachers who have made a difference to young people's lives. ❤️
Know an exceptional music teacher who's inspired young people throughout their career? ❤️ Nominate them for the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards, in collaboration with ABRSM, here: bit.ly/4eF2VcY
Last year’s Primary School Music Teacher of the Year winner, Mandy Thompson, reflected on what the award means to her. ❤️ This year’s Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards with ABRSM are open for nominations, with £20,000 of musical instruments to be won thanks to Viking.
And taking No.1 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame is... 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' by Sir Karl Jenkins! 🎉🥇 This is the first time in 3 years that Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 has been dethroned, and the first time in the chart's history that a living composer has taken No.1.
Who will be No.1? 🫣 Vaughan Williams' 'Lark Ascending' and Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 take the next two spots in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026. Rachmaninov's work has enjoyed three consecutive years at the top of the chart. Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/live/classic...
It's a non-mover for the Tallis Fantasia as, once more, it lands at No.4. The No.1 reveal is just minutes away. Listen on @globalplayer or ask your smart speaker to 'Play Classic FM' to find out the Top 3 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026.
And we're into the top 5! 😳 Listen as we count down the final section of the chart for 2026, on @globalplayer or ask your smart speaker to 'Play Classic FM'. 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
You SHALL pass! 🧙♂️ It's a record year for Howard Shore and his 2001 film score with a rise of five places - its highest ever position in the chart. This is the highest-placed film score in 31 years of the chart. 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
Knocked out of orbit! 🪐 Holst's 'The Planets' drops out of the Top 10 for the first time since 2020. 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
Arvo Pärt's 'Spiegel im Spiegel' comes in at No.23, its highest ever position in the Classic FM Hall of Fame. 🪞 Join us across the Easter weekend as we count down your Top 300 in four days of glorious classical music: www.globalplayer.com/live/classic...
'Jack Frost' is Debbie Wiseman's sixth entry into the Classic FM Hall of Fame, a record number for our composer in residence. ❄️ 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
Are you not entertained?! ⚔️ The score to the 2000 film 'Gladiator' marks Zimmer's highest-performing piece in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026. 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
Having re-entered the Classic FM Hall of Fame last year, Alexis Ffrench's 'Bluebird' is one of 2026's highest climbers, rising 127 places to its highest-ever position. 🐦⬛ 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm
Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony rises three places in the Classic FM Hall of Fame, to No.91. 🎵 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/live/classic...
Nobuo Uematsu’s music for the ‘Final Fantasy’ series is the first of three video game scores in the 2026 Classic FM Hall of Fame. 🗡️ Join us across the Easter weekend as we count down your Top 300 in the world’s biggest annual chart of classical music. Ask your smart speaker to ‘Play Classic FM’.
Joe Hisaishi, best known for his Studio Ghibli scores, makes his Classic FM Hall of Fame debut with his music for ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’. 🏰 📻 The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 | Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, 9am-9pm Listen here: www.globalplayer.com/live/classic...
The Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026 is officially open for voting! 🎶 What's the greatest piece of classical music ever written? Tell us your three favourites as we put together the world's biggest classical music chart. Vote now: clssicfm.co/HOF26
Pet Classics is back with a special extended edition, to help calm pets during the New Year’s Eve fireworks. 🐾 Join us together with Go.Compare for a soothing musical sanctuary in the company of Katie Breathwick and Karthi Gnanasegaram on Classic FM. Listen on 31 December, 6pm to 1am.
Classic FM Live at 25 airs tonight! 🥳🎶 Watch it at 9pm on Sky Arts, available to everyone on Freeview channel 36. 📺
Classic FM Live with Viking is back for 2026! 🥳 Join us on Monday 20 April at the Royal Albert Hall for a celebration of the greatest classical music. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10am via the Royal Albert Hall’s website. Find out more: clssicfm.co/classicfmliv...
Tonight’s the night! 💫 Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber. Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺
We hope you enjoyed #PetClassics! ❤️ DanTDM is up next with some soothing video game music, or you can listen to our Pet Classics playlist here: clssicfm.co/Pets
Pet Classics is back tonight! Charlotte Hawkins is here from 5pm with the most relaxing music to keep your pets calm during the fireworks. ❤️🐾 Listen on @globalplayer.com or ask your smart speaker to ‘Play Classic FM’.
Dan Walker and Charlotte Hawkins discuss all things Pet Classics, our special radio show to keep pets calm during the fireworks on Bonfire Night (5 Nov) and the following Saturday (8 Nov). @dailymail.co.uk #ad clssicfm.co/3JESM4e
Apply to be Classic FM's new Deputy Managing Editor! This is a rare and exciting chance to play a key role in shaping the output, management and strategy of a successful, vibrant, and hugely popular national radio station. careers.global.com/jobs/R0008957
Pet Classics is back for the 2025 fireworks season! 🐾 Dan Walker and Charlotte Hawkins will keep the nation’s pets calm through the whizzes and bangs of Bonfire Night, with two shows of relaxing music. 📻 Pet Classics | 5pm–9pm on Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 November. clssicfm.co/4753wRi