From performance and composition to instrument-making, Clementi left his mark on British and European classical music.

In encouraging women into music, Alice Mary Smith thought promises of ‘greatness’ counterproductive.

Despite setback after setback, Stanford was determined to hear his music played in public.

A shy and unmusical stable-hand suddenly began to sing wise and moving hymns.

The simple melody of the United Kingdom’s national anthem has stirred the souls of some great composers.

The most important English-born composer of Handel’s day, known for his tuneful music and very busy diary.