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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...
Who is André Rieu, what’s his net worth, and did he create the Johann Strauss Orchestra?

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

The history, music and lyrics of the Netherlands national anthem. Plus, what does it mean in English?

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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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Best symphonies: Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonin Dvorak and Florence Price

The 15 greatest symphonies of all time

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4 eras of classical music

The 4 eras of classical music: a quick guide

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

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Lang Lang in Notre Dame reopening concert.

Lang Lang plays stunning Saint-Saëns in newly-reopened Notre Dame

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Moana 2 soundtrack: what are the songs and who are songwriters Barlow and Bear?

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Guest conductor, Tim Schultheis, truly came to sleigh at this orchestral concert...

Audience member conducts ‘Sleigh Ride’, stealing the show in joyful moment

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20 famous Christmas carol lyrics

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

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Gladiator II composer Harry Gregson-Williams on the ‘pretty rude sound’ that made it into the score

Gladiator II composer Harry Gregson-Williams on the ‘pretty rude sound’ that made it into the score

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Jacqueline du Pre, who brought the Concerto to prominence in her breakthrough recording with John Barbirolli and the LSO in 1965.

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Angelina Jolie plays the title role in this thrilling biopic.

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The Royal Albert Hall with Christmas Tree, Illuminated at night.

15 best classical Christmas concerts across the UK in 2024

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Choristers from Salisbury Cathedral Choir

What are the lyrics to ‘While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks’, and what’s the story?

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