The magazine features a list of 30 albums from the past 30 years, chosen by 30 of its most illustrious reviewers.

Editor Charlotte Smith said the works were selected on the basis that they “raised the bar technically or musically, introduced us to fascinating new works, or presented a new way of understanding much-loved repertoire”.

She added: “The resulting list of 30 unmissable recordings from 1992 to the present day is a wonderful snapshot of the passion and inventiveness of the classical world over the past three decades. Long may such creativity flourish, and here’s to the next 30!”

The anniversary issue also charts the magazine’s history, from the first issue in September 1992 to the first BBC Music Magazine Awards in 2006 aboard the Silver Sturgeon to the first home-produced issue during the pandemic in 2020.

BBC Music Magazine is as a monthly print and digital magazine, podcast and website, with each issue continaing a free CD. The BBC Music Magazine Awards take place annually at London’s Kings Place.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of BBC Music Magazine,” said Andrew Davies, Managing Director, Specialist at Our Media. “Congratulations to all members of the team, past and present, and a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our readers who have joined us over the last three decades. Here’s to many more.”

The 30th Anniversary issue of BBC Music Magazine, is available now priced at £6.50. It will be accompanied by a marketing campaign across print, social media and online, and supported by retail promotions.