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How does the accordion work, and what’s the history of the instrument?

How does the accordion work, and what’s the history of the instrument?

Accordion and percussion emojis included in new 2020 emojis list

The world is getting accordion and percussion emojis in 2020

lady gaga telephone accordion

Listen to this funky version of Lady Gaga on accordion

Sharon Shannon cows Irish jig

These cows are totally intrigued by an accordionist playing an Irish jig

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Did you know Jeff Goldblum is actually a world-class jazz pianist?

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Rising star Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral performs Ralph Vaughan Williams' peerless 'The Lark Ascending' accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Ben Palmer.

What is the history of The Lark Ascending, and why is it still so relevant today?

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Who was Jacqueline du Pré, the legendary cellist who brought the Elgar Cello Concerto to the masses?

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and French actor Marion Cotillard perform an intensely mystical duet

Is Timothée Chalamet really singing and playing in new Bob Dylan biopic?

Is Timothée Chalamet really singing and playing in new Bob Dylan biopic?

Ray Eveleigh, at the piano

88-year-old man passes Grade 8 piano after 67-year break

Novak Djokovic celebrates his Wimbledon win with a violin gesture

Why does Novak Djokovic play his racket like a violin when he wins?

Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason forced to cancel sold-out concert after Air Canada deny boarding with cello

Kanneh-Mason duo forced to cancel sold-out concert after Air Canada deny boarding with cello

Jacqueline du Pre, who brought the Concerto to prominence in her breakthrough recording with John Barbirolli and the LSO in  1965.

What’s the history of Elgar’s Cello Concerto – the work with a disastrous premiere?

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