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Sir Anthony Hopkins and André Rieu

Emotional Sir Anthony Hopkins watches as André Rieu’s orchestra plays the waltz he wrote 50 years ago...
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André Rieu facts: the Dutch violinist’s wife, concerts, net worth and his Johann Strauss Orchestra
Andre Rieu plays violin at UEFA Champions League in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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André Rieu - new UK tour

André Rieu postpones UK tour due to COVID-19 – new dates and how to get tickets

Dutch conductor André Rieu performs with his orchestra in Amsterdam

André Rieu cancels US tour in light of coronavirus travel ban

André Rieu’s version of Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ is currently topping the iTunes singles chart

Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ tops UK singles download chart

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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

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A young Marin Alsop, Sir Simon Rattle, and Seiji Ozawa conduct their respective orchestras.

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Dan Walker completes his 200-mile Coast to Coast charity bike challenge across North of England!
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Follow Dan Walker on his epic Coast to Coast charity bike challenge across North of England

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‘Mozart dropped a new single’ – classical fans queue to hear newly discovered work in Leipzig

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Mozart’s ‘Ganz kleine Nachtmusik’ is performed in Leipzig

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When Andrea Bocelli joined the world of science by singing Verdi with a robot conductor

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French cellist issues plea after rare €1.3 million cello is stolen in home burglary