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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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Hildegard von Bingen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Edward Elgar among the greatest composers in classical music history.

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Nothing enhances the emotion better than a swooping film score, which elevates the passion on screen to new heights.

10 most romantic movie scores of all time

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Did you know Jeff Goldblum is actually a world-class jazz pianist?

Did you know Jeff Goldblum is actually a world-class jazz pianist?

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The Irish composer John Field is credited with the invention of one of the most popular classical genres.

Meet the man who invented the Nocturne – and no, it wasn’t Chopin...

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The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

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Maurice Ravel is one of the greatest French composers who ever lived.

The 10 best pieces of music by Ravel

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Lady Gaga sings US national anthem at Biden inauguration

What are the lyrics to the US National Anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?

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Jon Batiste, the singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and television personality taking the musical world by storm.

Who is Jon Batiste, the Grammy-winning composer and pianist conquering the music world?

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A new opera, ‘Mrs T’, will be released this year to mark the centenary of the British Prime Minister’s birth.

First ever opera about Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister hits the stage

Daniel Barenboim has announced today that he has Parkinson's disease. The 82-year-old musician has had a series of health problems in recent years, forcing him to resign as general music director of the Berlin State Opera in January 2023.

Legendary pianist and maestro Daniel Barenboim announces he has Parkinson’s disease

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New research suggests that classical music has a calming influence on unborn babies.

New study finds classical music has positive effects on unborn babies