The conductor decides how fast or slow, loud or soft, spiky or smooth the music will be played. The orchestra can play very soft music and very loud music. Have a listen to these two pieces of ...

Luisi must have been right on Beethoven’s markings for the Fifth’s first two movements — the first edgy, bristling with ...

The Philharmonia Orchestra is returning to Basingstoke with some of the world's biggest classical music stars. On Saturday, ...