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Elgar’s greatest compositions

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Christmas music by members of the Durham Cathedral Choir

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This week’s radio highlights – including Album of the Week and Drive Discovery

Classic FM Puzzle Book – Relax

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Classic FM’s limited edition mug, celebrating 30 years of the nation’s favourite classical music station.

Classic FM reveals limited edition 30th birthday mug

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John Williams honoured as Queen Elizabeth II’s final ‘Knight’ before she died

John Williams honoured as Queen Elizabeth II’s final ‘Knight’ before she died

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Trombone Champ – the world's first interactive trombone rhythm game

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Pipe Major Paul Burns of the Royal Regiment of Scotland plays the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey,

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Her Majesty’s coffin has traveled across the UK, and is now lying in state in London.

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All the music being played at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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The Choir of Westminster Abbey, led by music director James O’Donnell.

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