This is probably the most obvious example of The Beatles being inspired by classical music on this list. This 1966 song from Revolver has a very classical feel, and it was directly inspired by Antonio ...

Julian Bream’s 1957 rendition of Weiss’ Tombeau Sur la Mort left a lifelong impression on me. As a ten-year-old, it ignited a passion for music and inspired me to pick up the guitar. In my formative ...

Classical music can feel daunting to dig into if you haven't had a lot of exposure to the genre or didn’t grow up playing an instrument. With so many terms, styles, composers and performers, it can be ...

Apple today published a support document explaining why it decided to release a standalone Apple Music Classical app for classical music. In short, Apple says the app was designed to support classical ...

An elegant streaming service for a more civilized age. Image: Public domain/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Apple Music Classical is a new app for iPhone specifically designed as a great experience for ...

Few art forms on earth are more indebted to class privilege than Western classical music. For most of its history, it has relied on monarchs, aristocrats, and wealthy patrons even to exist. We have ...