Classical Music
Vivaldi's The Four Seasons reimagined by Michael Morpurgo and Daniel Pioro
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Vivaldi's The Four Seasons reimagined by Michael Morpurgo and Daniel Pioro
Classical pianist RIOPY says anyone can learn to play this anxiety-busting tune in less than an hour. Does it work?
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Classical pianist RIOPY says anyone can learn to play this anxiety-busting tune in less than an hour. Does it work?
BBC Singers: Internationally renowned choir deserved to dodge the axe
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BBC Singers: Internationally renowned choir deserved to dodge the axe
Behind the wild man of Vienna: Who was the real Beethoven?
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Behind the wild man of Vienna: Who was the real Beethoven?
Music education: Private schools take initiative in face of government indifference
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Music education: Private schools take initiative in face of government indifference
Ludovico Einaudi: A meditative balm to the daily grind
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Ludovico Einaudi: A meditative balm to the daily grind
The solution to racism controversy in opera is staring us in the face
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The solution to racism controversy in opera is staring us in the face
In opera Violet, time becomes elastic and society crumbles
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In opera Violet, time becomes elastic and society crumbles
Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
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Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
The female composers you should be listening to on International Women's Day
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The female composers you should be listening to on International Women's Day
New versions of The Snowman score can't cause its legacy to disappear
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New versions of The Snowman score can't cause its legacy to disappear
Where to catch some live Christmas music this year
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