Classical Music

Canal oficial de la BBC.

1. ‘Waltzing Matilda’: the stories behind the Australian song’s name, lyrics, and time signature

   It's a hugely important part of Australian identity, sometimes called Australia's 'unofficial national anthem'. What is the story behind the song 'Waltzing Matilda'?

2. Choral composer John Rutter receives Ivors Academy Fellowship

   Rutter joins a list of 24 Fellows, including John Adams, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Judith Weir CBE and Sting

3. Christmas carol lyrics: what do the words from our favourite carols actually mean?

   What do the weird and wonderful words of our best-known Christmas carols actually mean? Andrew Stewart looks into some popular Christmas carol lyrics

4. Free download: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 5 / K175, I. Allegro (on organ)

   This week's free download features the opening movement of Mozart's very first original piano concerto, composed at the age of 17

5. Halloween songs: 10 of the best

   Our round-up of songs most suitable for Halloween