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From Elgar to Ivor Gurney – explore reflective pieces of classical music for Remembrance Day

15 reflective pieces of classical music for Remembrance Day

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Portrait of Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

What are the lyrics to ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and what do they mean?

Ed Sheeran reveals Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’ as inspiration behind new album

Ed Sheeran reveals Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’ as inspiration behind new album

From the cellist of Sarajevo, to the legendary conducting of Leonard Bernstein, these are 10 of the most iconic photographs from classical music history.

10 poignant and iconic photographs from classical music history

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The greatest pieces of music for cello

These are factually the 15 best cello pieces in existence

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Elgar Cello Concerto; Alison Balsom plays Haydn Trumpet Concerto; Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Williams Violin Concerto No.2

The 20 greatest concertos in classical music

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Edward Elgar's music is used at US graduation ceremonies

Why is Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 the US graduation song?

Elgar's 'Nimrod' voted greatest piece of British classical music

Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’ voted greatest piece of British classical music in Classic FM’s Great British Classics

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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

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.

The 25 greatest conductors of all time

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

30 of the greatest classical music composers of all time

Best pianists of all time

The 25 best pianists of all time

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Jonas Kaufmann performs during a dress rehearsal at Sydney Opera House in 2023

Who is Jonas Kaufmann, the German opera singer often called ‘the world’s greatest tenor’?

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The 10 best pieces of music by American maestro and composer, Leonard Bernstein.

Leonard Bernstein: 10 best pieces of music by the American maestro

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Classic FM Live with Viking

Classic FM Live returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a night of classical music anthems

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Colette Maze, who became the oldest pianist to record an album aged 108, has died at the age of 109.

World’s oldest recording pianist, the inspiring Colette Maze, dies aged 109

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A biopic about Maurice Ravel and his iconic ‘Boléro’ is coming soon

A new biopic about Maurice Ravel and his iconic ‘Boléro’ is set for 2024 release

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O Holy Night

What are the lyrics to ‘O Holy Night’, in French and English?

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Beethoven and West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein borrowed a famous Beethoven melody for West Side Story’s most emotional scene

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The Nation’s Favourite Carol with Viking on Classic FM

Vote for your favourite Christmas carol in The Nation’s Favourite Carol with Viking 2023

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin on teaching Bradley Cooper to conduct

‘He should pursue conducting’ – the real maestro who taught Bradley Cooper to conduct like Bernstein

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Nicolò Foron won the 17th Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition with a programme of Wagner, Grieg and Berlioz.

25-year-old maestro wins competition with explosive Berlioz in joyous finale

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