Celebrated Neapolitan pianist Maria Tipo dies at 93

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

A 17-person international jury has selected Eric Lu as the first prize winner of the illustrious competition after 15 days of competition.

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.

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.