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    Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

    The legendary Nelson Mandela has sadly passed away - here's how the classical music world reacted.

    1. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      1. Hayley Westenra

      The soprano chose to post a poignant Mandela quote in tribute.

    2. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      2. Sarah Chang

      Violinist Sarah Chang posts about the 'truly inspirational' Nelson Mandela on news of his death.

    3. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      3. Gareth Malone

      Choirmaster Gareth Malone posted a video of Hugh Masekela's tribute to Nelson Mandela.

    4. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      4. Noah Stewart

      The tenor dedicated last night's performance to one of his heroes.

    5. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      5. James Rhodes

      Pianist Rhodes posted a moving and inspirational quote from Nelson Mandela in tribute.

    6. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      6. Wynne Evans

      Tenor Wynne Evans posts a simple, poignant message.

    7. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      7. Jessica Duchen

      Classical critic Jessica Duchen shares her thoughts on the death of Nelson Mandela.

    8. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      8. Entarte Musik

      Another moving quote posted in tribute to Mandela.

    9. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      9. The Military Wives

      The choir posted their tribute to 'so inspiring' Mandela.

    10. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      10. Myleene Klass

      Classic FM's own Myleene Klass paid tribute too.

    11. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      11. Zoe Keating

      The news made it as far as a departure lounge in Phoenix, Arizona, and cellist Zoe Keating.

    12. Nelson Mandela: the music world reacts

      12. Howard Goodall

      Our very own composer-in-residence and host of Saturday Night at the Movies shares his thoughts on the death of Nelson Mandela.

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