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Who is Anna Lapwood? The trailblazing organist and conductor’s age, biography and performances
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‘Sinners’ composer Ludwig Göransson breaks down his movie soundtrack

‘Sinners’ composer Ludwig Göransson breaks down his movie soundtrack

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87-year-old veteran moves ‘The Piano’ judges to tears with original composition

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