Renowned violin expert Charles Beare dies at 87

The Swedish-born ballet star shaped generations of dancers and left a lasting imprint on British and international ballet. 

The conductor who transformed The Cleveland Orchestra into one of the world's leading ensembles died on 6th September 2025, just two days before his 96th birthday.

Used to make string instrument bows for more than 200 years, Brazilian authorities wish to tighten trade on the critically endangered brazilwood tree, due to repeated illegal exploitation.

The pioneering conductor of the London Classical Players and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment has died, aged 91.

The composer of scores for films such as Mission: Impossible, Bullitt, Cool Hand Luke and Dirty Harry has died aged 93.

Bachtrack founder Alison Karlin remembers Simon Majaro, founder of the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust, who provided moral and practical support in Bachtrack’s early days.