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Who is composer Terry Riley?
Introducing the American composer – a pioneer of minimalism and a huge influence on electronic music.
How I create... with composer Huang Ruo
The prolific and adaptive composer offers a detailed insight into his creative process.
How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal
The musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal gives an insight into how she does what she does.
Playlist: Multitudes
Get a feel for Multitudes, an electrifying new arts festival at the Southbank Centre, powered by orchestral music.
Who is singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau?
Familiarise yourself with the baritone hailed as the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century.
5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra
Introducing the orchestra that calls a Peckham car-park home and continues to excel on so many levels.
How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga
Pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga on his creative process, including expanding initial ideas and successful multi-tasking.
My Mixtape: Scottish Ensemble's 10 tracks that embody their music
Innovative strings orchestra Scottish Ensemble share a 10 track playlist of tracks which best embody their musical approach.
Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.
Playlist: Sound Within Sound
Discover international artists who pushed boundaries with this playlist of lesser-known composers featured in our 2024 Sound Within Sound festival.
Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?
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: 6 decades of the classical pianist at the Southbank Centre
Maurizio Pollini first appeared at Royal Festival Hall in 1963. Take a look back through our archives at some of his notable performances.