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The best classical music playlists to suit your every mood

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Nirvana, but in a major key

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Amanda Aldridge and the power of the parlour song.

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America’s leading orchestras commit to playing more music by living women composers

America’s leading orchestras commit to playing more music by living women composers

First girl choristers welcomed into Windsor chapel choir in its 674-year history

First girl choristers welcomed into Windsor chapel choir in its 674-year history

Composer Yoko Shimomura wrote music for Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy XV among other popular video games,

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Italian composer, Francesca Caccini

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QUIZ: Can you unscramble these iconic classical composer names?

QUIZ: Can you unscramble these iconic classical composer names?

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Can you guess the John Williams film score from the cryptic emoji sequence?

Can you guess the John Williams film score from the cryptic emoji sequence?

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Which opera character is your soulmate?

We’ll reveal your opera soulmate from this in-depth personality quiz

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Pick your favourite classical music and we’ll reveal your best personality trait

Pick your favourite classical music and we’ll reveal your best personality trait

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Mozart knows your deepest desires...

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