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Donald Trump says he could have been a ‘brilliant musician’ after receiving flute lessons as a boy.

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Irish NASA astronaut plays 100-year-old Irish flute while floating in outer space

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Jude Law learned to play harpsichord and flute as Henry VIII in new Tudor film

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The 15 best pieces of music by Mozart.

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Top flautist ‘devastated’ after her £15,000 flute was stolen on London train

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Lizzo plays ‘The Lord of the Rings’ theme in surprise recorder performance on the movie set

Mischievous cat steals owner’s music stand during flute practice.

Mischievous cat repeatedly steals owner’s music stand during flute practice

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