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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker in the 'Bathroom Dance' scene

What’s that eerie cello theme from the ‘Bathroom Dance’ scene in ‘Joker’?

Bill Bailey just proved the ‘Match of the Day’ theme sounds WAY better with an Alberti bass

Bill Bailey just proved the ‘Match of the Day’ theme sounds WAY better with an Alberti bass
Cellists playing at the British Airway's check-in

Cellists protest British Airways check-in issues by playing an impromptu concert

Elton John could have been a classical pianist...

Elton John knew he’d never be a classical pianist: ‘My hands are too small’

Album of the Week and Drive Discovery

New Releases: Miserere – Karl Jenkins; Wien – Jonas Kaufmann

Periods & Genres

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Renaissance

Renaissance

Baroque

Baroque

Romantic

Romantic

Film & TV

Film & TV

Music Theory

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Music geek

You’re officially a classical music geek if you score over 50% in this quiz

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John Lennon Imagine

The harmonic magic behind the timeless beauty of John Lennon's 'Imagine'

What is the difference between absolute and relative perfect pitch? Countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim explains.

What is the difference between relative and perfect pitch?

Auld Lang Syne

What are the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, and what does Auld Lang Syne actually mean?

savviwriting post

This written representation of performance directions is absolute genius

Humour

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Microphone in a sousaphone

The time a presenter accidentally dropped his microphone INTO a sousaphone

Choir memes

19 classical music memes that only apply to self-professed choir nerds

Chopin from Raymond Feng

A pianist accurately transcribed their frustrating Chopin practice session.

Chopin

Copying Bach

21 classical music memes that will distract you from practising

Beethoven meme

A maths teacher accidentally made a music meme that trolled the world

Women in Music

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Anna Lapwood talks to Classic FM

‘Young girls can be organists too,’ says pioneering musician Anna Lapwood

The SWAP’ra team

‘It’s time to address the gender imbalance in opera’

Inspirational quotes from female composers

10 quotes from female composers that prove the struggle is real (but these trailblazers are not short of wisdom)
Kathryn Lewek calls out opera critics for 'fat-shaming' her

Opera singer calls out critic for body-shaming her – his reply sparks huge backlash

Soloist cries in Schindler's List

Soloist is left in tears after an emotional performance of ‘Schindler’s List’

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Can we guess your instrument

Can we guess your main instrument in just SEVEN questions?

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Real or fake names

Are these classical composer names real or did I make them up?

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Can you name these instruments?

Most people can’t identify 9/16 musical instruments – can you?

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Recognise classical pieces

Most people only recognise 3/14 pieces of classical music – what will you score?

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Are you a good kisser?

Answer these musical questions and we’ll reveal if you’re a good kisser

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Music for Studying

Music for Studying

Relaxing Music

Relaxing Music

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Wedding Music

Wedding Music

Music for Memorials

Music for Memorials

Christening Music

Christening Music

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Violin

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