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Indulge in a culture-packed trip to the Continent at one of these top picks from The Independent’s travel team

Many of the women who pursued careers in music during the turbulent 20th century led extraordinarily complex and exciting lives. As well as confronting the stereotypes that women artists have long faced, they often lived and worked in the midst of war. Despite their accomplishments, their names are not always…

For many in Ukraine, this is a war of ‘decolonisation’ – and that includes Russia’s celebrated artistic heritage, says Charlotte Higgins

Mozart’s divine comedy is a shimmering feast for Glyndebourne, while Mahler’s epic symphony brings joy and redemption to a packed Royal Albert Hall

Whether you’re after an adrenaline-packed ski trip, a chance to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, or a spa break to soak away your stress, Austria promises a winter holiday to remember

England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek has battled his way through injuries and loan spells to become an important member of Graham Potter's Chelsea squad this season

McDonagh is a modern-day Mozart and here he’s composed an awe-inspiring tale of obsession

It is a mighty work that requires a mighty performance, and it got that Thursday evening, the kind that is only possible when a top-level conductor and top-level orchestra are completely in sync.

Anyone who was paying attention to North American pop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s will remember that it was a moment fascinated with childhood. The most mainstream entertainment revolved around idealized images of predominantly white children and young teens. From the appealing cast of the Harry Potter…