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

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Notre Dame's Master Organ

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Soprano Nadine Sierra sings glorious ‘La Marseillaise’ outside Notre-Dame as cathedral opens its doors

Soprano Nadine Sierra sings glorious ‘La Marseillaise’ outside Notre-Dame as cathedral opens its doors

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South African soprano Pretty Yende sings ‘Amazing Grace’ solo in breathtaking acoustic of Notre Dame

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10 gifts for classical music lovers in Christmas 2024

10 gifts for classical music lovers in Christmas 2024

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‘I’m Bach’ – TwoSet Violin officially announce return in teaser video

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The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge performs at A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

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Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in Wicked

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Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked.

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Yuja Wang, Nicola Benedetti and Yo-Yo Ma

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Vote for your all-time favourite Christmas carol in The Nation’s Favourite Carol 2024.

Vote for your favourite Christmas carol in The Nation’s Favourite Carol with Viking 2024

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Young Persons guide trilogy

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Cellist serenades chickens with ‘L’heure exquise’ at 18th-century English farmhouse

Cellist serenades chickens with a French love song at 18th-century English farmhouse

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Cynthia Erivo sings for Dame Julie Andrews

When Cynthia Erivo serenaded Julie Andrews with stunning rendition of ‘Edelweiss’

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Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Lopez sing ‘Quizás’ on Dancing with the Stars

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Lang Lang

Lang Lang’s albums, age, wife and more facts about the star pianist

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Queen coronation balcony

What music was played at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation?

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John Williams: Compositions, movies, age and awards revealed

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