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What’s the story behind Ravel’s ‘Boléro’, and why is it so controversial?

What’s the story behind Ravel’s ‘Boléro’, and why is it so controversial?

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

The 10 best pieces of music by Ravel

Hayato Sumino plays Bolero on two pianos.

Viral virtuoso Hayato Sumino plays Boléro on two pianos

Mozart and Elgar both loved their pets.

8 classical composers who absolutely adored their pets

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Harpist Catrin Finch and Debussy

10 best pieces ever written for the harp

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Ravel was the only composer of ‘Boléro’, court rules after six-year co-writer dispute

Ravel was the only composer of ‘Boléro’, court rules after six-year co-writer dispute

How Kris Bowers created ‘the Bridgerton sound’ – from hip-hop beats to Ravel inspiration

How Kris Bowers created ‘the Bridgerton sound’ – from hip-hop beats to Ravel inspiration

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When Torvill and Dean won gold with timeless ‘Boléro’ routine at 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics

Remembering Torvill and Dean’s timeless ‘Boléro’ figure-skating routine at the 1984 Winter Olympics

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Jonathan Ross speaks to Christopher Nolan about ‘The Odyssey’ and working with composer Ludwig Göransson.

Christopher Nolan reveals why he didn’t use an orchestra for ‘The Odyssey’ score

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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!

Classic FM Hall of Fame

Pedro Pascal will play a professional cellist in new film ‘Behemoth!’

Pedro Pascal on playing cello: “The hardest thing I’ve ever learned to do”

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Matthew Bourne’s Bizet-inspired ballet returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.

Matthew Bourne’s Bizet-inspired ballet ‘The Car Man’ returns to London - get tickets now

Events

Muliti-award winning Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is releasing a classical album performed by the Philharmonia orchestra and conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Sir Anthony Hopkins announces classical album with Gustavo Dudamel

Seven pop stars you might not know were influenced by ballet

Seven pop stars you might not know were influenced by ballet

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Ludwig Göransson is the composer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, starring Matt Damon in the lead role.

Everything we know about Ludwig Göransson’s score for ‘The Odyssey’ so far

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Composer Julian Nott wrote the score and theme music for the ’Wallace and Gromit‘ franchise.

Wallace and Gromit composer: ‘I wrote the theme music at 3am’

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Washington National Opera is suing its former partner venue for $17 million.

Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center for $17 million

Four in five Brits turn to orchestral music to help them concentrate.

81% of Brits choose orchestral music as a study soundtrack, new research finds