Musician’s instrument collection worth over €800,000 stolen from apartment. 🎻 Read more: clssicfm.co/4mqu9Wp

Happy 67th birthday to Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli! ❤️

Israeli conductor Ilan Volkov has been arrested while protesting near the Israel-Gaza border. Read more: clssicfm.co/4gx5aPS

Maria Callas on her devotion to music. ❤️

A talented little mushroom! 🍄 Standing just 5'1" and with a rather plump figure, Franz Schubert’s small stature earned the affectionate nickname. In the Austrian and Bavarian dialects of German, Schwamm means ‘mushroom,’ and the ending ‘-erl’ makes it a diminutive.

Happy birthday to French music teacher, conductor, and composer Nadia Boulanger! She taught many of the leading composers and musicians of the 20th century, including Aaron Copland and Philip Glass. 🎈

Rest in Peace, Robert Redford. ❤️

Fancy an afternoon tea with Aled Jones? 🫖 Classic FM’s Big Charity Auction is your chance to enjoy some unforgettable experiences with your favourite presenters and musicians, all while supporting a great cause. clssicfm.co/3VkxI5A

Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, will lead the new crime drama Murder Before Evensong, based on Reverend Richard Coles’ novel. 🎶 clssicfm.co/4ppWHC3 📷 Channel 5/Acorn TV

A US school has started 3D-printing violins to provide affordable instruments. 🎻 clssicfm.co/4nsJJBJ 📷 California Area School District

A Welsh choir has been suspended for performing a ‘Canticle of Indignation’ during a communion service, then walking out. Read more: clssicfm.co/4phZywT

Happy 90th birthday Arvo Pärt! ❤️ Which of his works is your favourite?

What would be in your Top 10 video game soundtracks of all time? 👾 youtu.be/MrgzKa7cRlA?...

The Prince of Wales is making sure his children grow up with music in their lives! ❤️ clssicfm.co/4pvFdo6

Albert Einstein’s first violin, which he hid from the Nazis, has been put up for auction for £300,000. 🎻 clssicfm.co/41MY6IV

Music changes lives… and so can your vote! 📷 The six category winners will each receive a share of £20,000 to spend on instruments and equipment for their schools, thanks to our friends at Viking. clssicfm.co/3JEFDrL

Classic FM has recorded a very special concert at Balmoral Castle. 📻 Hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, the concert brings together an ensemble of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a rich tapestry of Scottish talent. Listen to The Honours of Scotland Concert this Friday at 7pm. @royalfamily.bsky.social

Viva la orchestra! 🎶💫 Coldplay is joined by Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, for 10 nights at Wembley Stadium as part of their Music of the Spheres tour. clssicfm.co/46k66CL

Did you know that Coldplay open their world tour concerts with Williams’ theme for E.T.? 👽 clssicfm.co/4mVKymg

Have you heard it yet? 🩰 www.classicfm.com/artists/lauf...

We’re hiring for a Producer, Classic FM! Do you love crafting exceptional radio and audio? Are you passionate about classical music and storytelling? Apply today ➡️ careers.global.com/jobs/R000878...

The Royal Ballet and Opera has pulled its 2026 production of Tosca at The Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 members of staff at the RBO signed an open letter to management. clssicfm.co/4fvXOvx

Us too, Liam. 😴

If you’re one of the 2 million people waking up to Classic FM Breakfast with Dan Walker each week, good morning! And if you haven’t tried it before, why not join us today for some celebratory music? 🎶

4.7 million of you are listening to Classic FM every week! 🎶 Welcome, and thank you - it's a joy to share the music together. ❤️

The angry bishop told the choir they were making a “terrible racket” before shutting it down. www.classicfm.com/music-news/b...

We’re hiring for a Music Programmer at Classic FM! Do you have a deep love for classical music? Are you excited by the idea of curating music that reaches millions every week? Apply now ⬇️🎵 careers.global.com/jobs/R000859...

The National Youth Choir of Northern Ireland has announced it will close after losing all its Arts Council funding. clssicfm.co/3TUTqfH

The director of opera appeared from the wings and unsuccessfully tried to pull the flag from the dancer. www.classicfm.com/artists/roya...

Happy 98th birthday Herbert Blomstedt! The Swedish maestro is the world’s oldest active conductor. ❤️

We’ve already heard that the new Pope can sing, but did you know that he's also a pianist? 🎹 clssicfm.co/4lorhK8

Unbeeten in their size! 🎻 clssicfm.co/3TuJ6eg

It's La Scala, not la playa! 🩴 clssicfm.co/4ksOaL1

Icelandic singer-songwriter and classically trained cellist Laufey paid tribute to late footballer Diogo Jota with a performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ at an intimate concert at St Michael’s Church in Liverpool. clssicfm.co/4nBw4Jz

Five year old Alec Van Khajadourian is set to make history as one of the youngest to ever perform at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. clssicfm.co/4ewQqiW

🥁 Introducing... our artists for Classic FM Live at 25 with Viking! Join us on Monday 20 October at the Royal Albert Hall for a celebration of 25 years of Classic FM Live. Presale begins tomorrow, with general tickets on sale from Friday 4 July.

A century after the death of the eccentric pianist and composer Erik Satie, 27 of his never-before-heard works are being released. 🎹 clssicfm.co/44HuNZV

What sums up summer for you? 🕶️

Can you Handel all this summertime music? 🕶️ All summer long, rain or shine, we’re playing the very best sunshine music to celebrate the season. Join us on Classic FM for a Great British Summer, whatever the weather. clssicfm.co/gbs

Rest in peace, Lalo Schifrin. ❤️ clssicfm.co/3TJReHH

A hero's welcome! ⛺️ clssicfm.co/4eqiZi4

Welcome to Classic FM, Nicola Benedetti! 🎻https://www.classicfm.com/artists/nicola-benedetti/the-truth-about-classical-music-series/

📢 We're hiring for a new Producer at Classic FM! Do you love crafting exceptional radio and audio? Are you passionate about classical music and storytelling? Apply here today ➡️ careers.global.com/jobs/R000859...

The Los Angeles Philharmonic cancelled a concert this week due to curfews following protests in LA against the Trump administration's immigration policies. clssicfm.co/43TOdsX

A musical marriage! 💍 clssicfm.co/4kwRiGB

No need to worry about forgetting your keys! 🎹 clssicfm.co/447FPr4

Plants grow better when exposed to Bach, a study finds. 🌱 clssicfm.co/3HLCWU6

Did The Simpsons predict this? 🪐 clssicfm.co/4jHa9xx

Classical music can help children before they are even born. Here's how... 👶 clssicfm.co/3YUkazX

4.7 million of you are now listening to Classic FM each week. Welcome, and thank you – it's wonderful to share the music together! 🎶❤️ #RAJAR