Magazine

Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.

Maurizio Pollini first appeared at Royal Festival Hall in 1963. Take a look back through our archives at some of his notable performances.

Leading left-handed classical pianists including Daniel Barenboim, Nicholas McCarthy and Hélène Grimaud who’ve all performed in our auditoria.

Our Royal Festival Hall organ celebrated 70 years in 2024. The organ’s curator William McVicker’s short history includes the story of its creation.

The Royal Festival Hall organ is celebrated through memories of those who have heard it, and those who have been lucky enough to play it.

The American soprano talks about her inspirations, her favourite concert halls and what it feels like to perform, in this 2023 interview.

The acclaimed violinist answers questions about her life as a musician and becoming one of our Resident Artists in this 2024 interview.

Some of the most famous classical music siblings and families performing today, including the Kanneh-Masons and Katia and Marielle Labèque.

Master violinist, composer, conductor, soldier and swordsman. Discover one of the most accomplished men of his time.

Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard discusses composer György Ligeti, including his favourite performances of Ligeti’s work, and favourite stories.

The award-winning classical pianist shares some tips of the trade.

Violinist Randall Goosby talks to us about his musical favourites and memories in this 2023 interview.