BBC Music August 2011

Glenn Gould Next year marks the late pianist's 80th birthday. We explore the life and work of one of music's most eccentric artists

Bored Games We ask ten top critics to name the classical music masterpieces that bore them to tears. With surprising results

Current affairs From Mozart to Turnage, composers have always turned to real-life events for inspiration. Fiona Clampin picks some of the best

Mahler's Fifth Symphony From the opening funeral march, Mahler's Fifth Symphony plumbs the emotional depths. Terry Blain searches out the finest recording