Morning & welcome to More Music Breakfast where we're looking for signs of summer. Or not, as the case may be; like, why is my heating on a week before June? Also, if you'd like a mention on the Weekend Run or a Wedication if you're walking down the aisle today or off to a wedding, then I'd love to hear from you. Let me know your plans for the long weekend! Anne-Marie

Just back from quick trip to Cornwall. Love the place names you see - Truthwall sounds scary. My favourite must be Wigwig and Homer in Shropshire. Any odd ones near you? Oh and, if travelling this weekend - do take us with you. Get the Classic FM App!

Let's unwind into the Bank Holiday with the most beautiful music - have a wonderful weekend. Much love, Margherita. x

Awwww, this is very heartwarming - Watch an onstage proposal at the opera...WNO singer proposes on stage after Lohengrinbit.lyWatch as a singer with the Welsh National Opera, has proposed to his chorus-member girlfriend on stage

Hi from John Brunning. We've music to accompany this activity shortly. What outdoor activities are you planning for the holiday weekend?

Here comes the bank holiday weekend and the weather is exactly as you'd expect it for a bank holiday, cold, overcast and raining. The Chelsea Flower Show this week must have been a damp and cold event too. Will you be out in in the garden over the next few days, or do you have other long weekend plans? JamieClassical music inspired by flowerswww.classicfm.comComposers through the years have been inspired by the natural world - have a look at the best flowery classical music

OMG!10 OMG moments in classical musicwww.classicfm.com10 times when classical music makes you say 'OMG'

Dr Classic here. How are you holding up in this cold weather? Tell me how you're doing, and I'll prescribe some warming music for you!Dr Classic at the Classic FM Clinicwww.classicfm.comIf you've got a burning musical question, the doctor will see you now!

Eric Whitacre takes to Facebook to give an update on Virtual Choir 4. Sounds as if it's going to be very cool - will you be part of it?Virtual Choir 4 to be "bigger and better" than everwww.classicfm.comWith 28 countries represented, and more than 300 videos received, Eric Whitacre is convinced his project is going to be the best yet

In honour of our School Run music today...an amazing Star Wars 'x-wing star fighter' (get me!) Marvellous. Tim Largest LEGO Model in Times Squarewww.youtube.comLEGO unveiled a Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter construction set in Times Square. It is 11-feet tall, 43-feet long, weighs over 46,000 pounds, and consists of o...

Good Morning. Nay, good FRIDAY morning! A quick #Enigma for getting the brain going. Which musical work is this? Remember - DONT GIVE IT AWAY: simply post your favourite TIPPLE (looking forward to the weekend, already, sorry) if you get it. Composer clue after 7. Morgen. TIm

They say this spring is going to be the coldest for 34 years with an average temperature of 6 degrees! The good news is that although the weather today is not good it should improve considerably for the bank holiday weekend. Are you going away anywhere? Nick

Composers. Cats. Beards. That is all.

Nicola Benedetti MBE is one of our 'rising stars' on the Full Works Concert tonight. This follows the fantastic news of her new honour, recognising the young violinist's fine work in music education, as well as her great playing (which you can hear from 8pm tonight - Vivaldi by the way). Brava, Nicola!

Hello from John Brunning. Join me for Classic FM Drive from 5 & enjoy a classic from the 'Father of Film Music' His name?

Earlier this afternoon I had a request for a young man who was celebrating passing his driving test. Well done to him! My memory of the whole experience was of being terrified. Maybe good music would have eased the nerves (like in this more relaxed car with Britten, Pears, Vishnevskaya & Rostropovich) How was your driving test for you? Jamie

Morning! In just over 3 weeks, I'll be playing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Blimey! It's becoming more and more frightening by the day. Hope I don't embarrass myself. Do you think I'll be ready? Judge for yourself after seeing how my training is going. John SuchetJohn Suchet on his love affair with the trombonewww.classicfm.comOur very own John Suchet has a secret past - it's about a brassy blonde from his school days…

For the Chelsea Flower Show, the very best classical pieces about buds, blossoms, and blooms!Classical music inspired by flowerswww.classicfm.comComposers through the years have been inspired by the natural world - have a look at the best flowery classical music

MORNING. And first...a puzzle. The #Enigma : it's a clue to a musical work. I am willing to give more clues, today, as it could be a little trickier. In fact, first one now. The composer is a birthday boy. Best, Tim

We've been talking about tea this morning, including a strange concoction unique to Hongkong which is a mixture of tea and coffeee topped with evaporated milk and a dash of syrup. Sounds horrible! Having just come back from India my favourite tea has to be Chai, which is basically an exotic builder's! What's your favourite tea? Nick

Good evening, I've got a former number one in the Hall of Fame to get Smooth Classics underway this evening and a little later a trip to the ballet with Tchaikovsky. I hope it will be a perfect start to a relaxing night for you. Margherita x

Wagner opera and Lego - it's the best! We've had a great day celebrating Wagner's bicentenary. For the evening, here are a few condensed (and sometimes quite silly) versions of the composer's masterful Ring Cycle. Enjoy!The top 10 alternative Ring Cycleswww.classicfm.comWagner's Ring Cycle too long for you? See if we can change your mind with a selection of our favourite condensed versions - including a Lego version and a Bugs Bunny cartoon!

Good evening from John Brunning. I hope you're enjoying the Smooth Classics at 7 I've chosen this evening. My favourite French composer is coming next!

Today we're celebrating 200 years since Wagner was born and I've discovered he was quite a wit - he said 'I write music with an exclamation point' and 'Never look at the trombones, it only encourages them'. I'm playing something from Tristan & Isolde as my Smooth Classic at 3:30 - I hope you enjoy it. Jamie

We always knew that the music of John Williams has superhero qualities. Here's the proof...John Williams and YouTube save Brazilian Symphony Orchestra seasonwww.classicfm.comWilliams' music and YouTube are the perfect tools to sell tickets, according to the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra

Wagner was born 200 years ago today. Are you a fan? What's your favourite work by this wonderful composer?

Amazing to have the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic's Vasily Petrenko on our web chat right now. Any questions for the conductor, or do you just want to say hello? Join us here:Petrenko in Tim Lihoreau's Wednesday Web Chatwww.classicfm.comConductor Vasily Petrenko will be here taking your questions from 9am on Wednesday 22 May

It doesn't look like Wagner was too happy about his surprise party. Happy 200th birthday!

Who would have thought that, one day after saluting the plaque to Eric and Ernie, we would be saying goodbye to their great comedy writer, Eddie Braben. So many great lines: ERIC: I can recommend it — it's the '83. DAME FLORA R: 83? ERIC: Yes – 83 bottles for fifteen and nine. And...of course...HAPPY WAGNER DAY. #Wagner200 Best, Tim

MORNING, morning! Hope you're in fine fettle today. How about...an #Enigma - a clue to a musical work - to get you going? And a clue already. It's especially for today! (Ive said too much already!) Composer clue after 7. And DONT give it away. Just post...TOP of the MORNING!...when you get it. Best, Tim

Psst! Have you heard the latest? Women are less likely than men to enjoy retirement because they miss the office gossip, according to a study. Would you miss it if you retired? Nick

We hope you're tuning in to Margherita Taylor on Smooth Classics - she's got a great selection to help you unwind at the end of the day. You can get to know the person behind the silky and sonorous voice here...It's Margherita Time - a year in the life of Margherita Taylorbit.lyDiscover the glamorous life of Smooth Classics presenter Margherita Taylor with our selection of pictures

Brava, Nicola Benedetti MBE. All the pictures from today's ceremony at Buckingham Palace...Nicola Benedetti receives MBE at Buckingham Palacebit.lyPhotos from Nicola Benedetti's MBE ceremony, recognising her achievements in the fields of music and charity work

Congratulations to Nicola Benedetti MBE! This afternoon the very talented young violinist visited Buckingham Palace to receive the honour. You can read more here:I've got her playing some sparkling Saint-Saëns just after 5:30. John Brunning

I've just returned from an amazing weekend in Vienna. As well as the great cafes, delicious pastries & four opera houses, it has been home to so many great composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms. It's a place full of music and memorials, as you can see from my picture. Which great musical cities have you visited? Tell me your favourites! Jamie

It's been great to play two classical arrangements of classic rock this morning. First it was The Doors Concerto (for the late Ray Manzarek), and just now The Genesis Suite. Have you enjoyed them? What do you think about an orchestra and soloist doing a classic rock tune? John SuchetClassical Music Rocks! 20 of the best rock and classical crossoverswww.classicfm.comRock music and classical music might seem like they would be completely opposed to one another, so join us as we explore the crossover!

Love a good classical CD store! We're doing our bit for High Street music shops around the country. This week we're getting to know Prelude Records in Norwich...For The Record: Prelude Records, Norwichwww.classicfm.comWe chat to owner of Prelude Records, Andrew Cane, about his favourite Strauss recording and making a Canadian customer's day

Eric and Ernie have been honoured with their own blue plaque, together. (pic) I'm playing them a great musical DUET every hour on breakfast this morning. And a question - who was your favourite E&E guest? And why? Tim (ps, breakfast in our house...not unlike the great 'Stripper' breakfast sketch!)

GOODLY morning. Hope you are well. A quick #Enigma - and I've tried to make it easier today. As ever, don't give it away but, in honour of their new blue plaque, perhaps post ERICandERNIE when you get it. Best, Tim

Up till now gnomes have been banned from the Chelsea Flower Show, but in the show's one hundredth year they've been given a special concession for one year only. Can you see any similarities between these gnomes and Classic Fm presenters? Nick

Hi Margherita here, I've got 4 hours of the most beautifully soothing music on the way in Smooth Classics. Are you able to relax tonight or are you up late revising? M x

Classical music & art always go very well together. Great news as the National Portrait Gallery appoints a choir in residence. We're talking to them about it here:

Classical music & art always go very well together. Great news as the National Portrait Gallery appoints a choir in residence. We're talking to them about it here:

Hello from John Brunning. Here's a restful photo I took to go with our Smooth Classics at 7. Can you name the location?

Afternoon, it's Anne-Marie here for Jamie today. In the week of the Chelsea Flower Show it's been revealed that the nation's favourite flower is ... the rose. Second was the fuchsia followed by lavender. Geraniums and tomato plants also made the top five. As someone who can only grow daisies & weeds I'm not even sure I know what a fuchsia even looks like!

Do you see and hear colours in your favourite piece of music? A new study has confirmed a link between emotion, classical music, and colour. You can read more about it here:...tell us what you think.

It was the Arlesford Watercress Festival at the weekend. Was there anything going on near you? Or if not, how DID you spend your weekend? Best, Tim

Good Morning, good morning! Hope you are refreshed after the weekend. Let's kick off with an #Enigma. Remember not to give it away if you get it. Just post 'Monday' when you get it. Best...good weekend? Tim

Remarkable photo of 18th century Dutch composer Van den Budenmayer - that can't be right! Actually, he's the fictitious alter ego of Polish film score composer Zbigniew Preisner (Three Colours series, Secret Garden etc) whose birthday it is today. The Dutchman was created because Preisner and director Krzysztof Kieślowski liked Holland. And why not. Hi from Bob (Real name).

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