Carl Davis was a beloved conductor and composer

Carl Davis, beloved conductor and BAFTA-winning composer, dies aged 86

The World at War Carl Davis 30th Anniversary

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Carl Davis talks Christmas and composing

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Carl Davis keeps silent film alive

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Carl Davis on his WW2 inspired albums

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

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The 30 greatest classical music composers of all time

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Andrea Bocelli is giving his first-ever headline concert in Wales.

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A-level music has fallen to a new record low, as almost half of UK adults regret not continuing musical activity.

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John Cage ASLSP performance

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Classic FM Live with Viking returns to the Royal Albert Hall in October 2026!

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The Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2026

Vote for your favourite film score in the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame 2026!

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