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In this issue
Cover: Errollyn Wallen
From solitude to wild inspiration, the composer tells Kate Wakeling the secrets of her award-winning success
The Big 400!
We celebrate the 400th issue of BBC Music Magazine with a flick through some of those we made earlier…
Avian anthems
Tom Stewart listens out carefully for the various ways that composers have represented birdsong in music
Music to die for
From raging Verdi to blissful Brahms, the range of Requiem settings is rich indeed, says Jeremy Pound
Northern light
From her first piano lesson, composer Errollyn Wallen has lived and breathed music; and though inspired by a range of styles, her composing is a deeply personal expression, as she tells Kate Wakeling
![Northern light](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/MuyVY1lw81713245466776/NORTHERN-LIGHT.jpg)
9 mins
THE BIG 400!
BBC Music Magazine has reached its 400th issue! To celebrate, we look back over eight milestone issues since the very firstin 1992
![THE BIG 400!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/tZAEEMKY41713245910355/THE-BIG-400.jpg)
10+ mins
Avian anthems
From Vivaldi to Messiaen, composers have often been inspired by birdsong. But accurately mimicking chirrups and tweets in music is far more difficult than it sounds, finds Tom Stewart
![Avian anthems](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/WJJCxBDJm1713247533744/AVIAN-ANTHEMS.jpg)
6 mins
Music to die for
From wrathful Verdi to ethereal Fauré, there are many different ways to compose a Requiem, as Jeremy Pound discovers
![Music to die for](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/rX0nfolEz1713248132137/MUSIC-TO-DIE-FOR.jpg)
6 mins
The mighty Sampson
As soprano Carolyn Sampson turns 50, she tells Ashutosh Khandekar about the development of her voice through a remarkable catalogue of recordings
![The mighty Sampson](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/z3rUXqGZm1713248495500/THE-MIGHTY-SAMPSON.jpg)
7 mins
FESTIVAL GUIDE 2024
It's that time of year again... Spring has finally sprung, and along with the promised sunshine we welcome a brand-new season of glorious summer music.
![FESTIVAL GUIDE 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/8941/1667274/L0GzsiEp81713248896120/FESTIVAL-GUIDE-2024.jpg)
10+ mins
BBC Music Magazine Description:
Publisher: Our Media Ltd
Category: Music
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
BBC Music Magazine is a monthly classical music magazine published by Immediate Media Company. It was first published in 1992 and is the best-selling classical music magazine in the world.
The magazine covers all aspects of classical music, from news and reviews to features and interviews. It also features exclusive content from the BBC Proms and other BBC classical music events.
BBC Music Magazine is a popular read for many classical music lovers, and is known for its in-depth coverage and expert analysis. It has helped many classical music lovers discover new music and learn more about the genre.
Here are some of the things you can expect from BBC Music Magazine:
* News and reviews of classical music
* Features on classical music composers, performers, and conductors
* Interviews with classical music figures
* Exclusive content from the BBC Proms and other BBC classical music events
If you're looking for a magazine that will help you stay up-to-date on the latest classical music news and trends, then BBC Music Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start exploring the world of classical music!
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