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Leonard Bernstein led some of the world’s best orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, sometimes from the piano

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Sir Anthony Hopkins surprised hotel staff with a dazzling piano performance in their lobby.

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Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is also a talented pianist and accomplished composer of classical music.

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Bradley Cooper (left) has been accused of ‘Jew Face’ in his portrayal of conductor Leonard Bernstein (right) for using a prosthetic nose to play the character

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What are the lyrics to India’s national anthem?

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Juan Manuel Cat, Santiago Civetta, Manuel Leindekar, Santiago Arata and Gaston Mieres of Uruguay sing the national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019

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‘Auld Lang Syne’ was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns, and is usually sung to fireworks on New Year’s Eve

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St Paul’s Cathedral Choir sing ‘Jerusalem’

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Australia players sing their national anthem at The Cup of Nations (2019)

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Danny Boy: what are the lyrics and history behind the traditional Irish song?

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Team Wales sing the national anthem during the Rugby World Cup 2021

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What is Spain’s national anthem, and why does it have no words?

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Japan players sing the national anthem prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 at the Tokyo Stadium

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Denmark national anthem: what are the lyrics, and why are there two Danish national anthems?

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