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Why does Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ feature a symphony orchestra and German opera?

Why does Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ feature a symphony orchestra and German opera?

Rowan Atkinson, Mr Bean, performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.

Mr Bean plays iconic ‘Chariots of Fire’ with London Symphony Orchestra at 2012 Olympics Ceremony
Conductor Valery Gergiev leads the London Symphony Orchestra during the BMW Classics, performed in Trafalgar Square, London, 2016.

20 incredible classical music concerts across the UK this summer

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A new report has revealed the shocking effect Brexit has had on the UK music and creative industries.

One in four UK musicians has lost all EU work since 2021, says new report

Leo Woodall plays a piano prodigy-turned-tuner in new film ‘Tuner’, also starring Dustin Hoffman and Havana Rose Liu.

Does Leo Woodall really play piano in ‘Tuner’?

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Aled Jones to present Classic FM’s flagship mid-morning show.

Aled Jones to host flagship weekday morning show in new schedule on Classic FM

The Laver Cup 2026

The Laver Cup 2026: Players, matches and tickets information

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A new piece by Ralph Vaughan Williams has been uncovered in a London college archive.

‘Rare’ new music by Vaughan Williams discovered in college archive

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The 2025 winners of the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards, with hosts Dan Walker and Myleene Klass at Classic FM Live.

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards 2026 with ABRSM: nominate an inspiring teacher!

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The horrifying moment a conductor knocked a violin worth millions from a violinist's hand.

Watch the horrifying moment conductor knocks priceless violin out of soloist’s hand

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Pianist Ruth Slenczynska, the last surviving pupil of Sergei Rachmaninov, has died at the age of 101.

Pianist Ruth Slenczynska, the last surviving pupil of Rachmaninov, has died aged 101

Magdalen College Choir sing at the top of the Great Tower at dawn on May 1.

Oxford’s Magdalen College Choir will admit girl choristers for first time in over 500 years
More than 2 million children in the UK are ‘locked out’ of live music, according to a new report.

More than 2 million children ‘locked out’ of live music, according to new report

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