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University of Nottingham suspends music course ahead of permanent closure vote

University of Nottingham suspends music course ahead of permanent closure vote

French cellist Gautier Capuçon plays while suspended from a zipline in the French Alps.

Gautier Capuçon plays cello while suspended on a zipline in the French Alps

Gautier Capuçon

This keyboard kitten is a fan of classical music

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Dan Walker and Charlotte Hawkins return to present Classic FM’s Pet Classics

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Ancient well hidden for centuries in Glasgow Cathedral crypt is being reawakened

Ancient well hidden for centuries in Glasgow Cathedral crypt is being reawakened

Uncovered 9th-century manuscript could contain earliest Western music notation

Uncovered 9th-century manuscript could contain earliest Western music notation

Research finds singing together can help reduce stress in dementia patients

Research finds singing together can help reduce stress in dementia patients

Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi wrote his famous ‘Totoro’ theme in 20 minutes

Composer Joe Hisaishi: ‘I wrote the Totoro theme in 20 minutes!’

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The spookiest pieces of classical music for Halloween.

The 20 scariest pieces of classical music for Halloween

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Who is Dave, and does he really play the harp?

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A young Marin Alsop, Sir Simon Rattle, and Seiji Ozawa conduct their respective orchestras.

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