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Bizet composing 'Carmen' at the piano French composer, 1838-1875

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Sue Perkins to present Classic FM’s Race to Antarctica with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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Singing the Canadian national anthem before Juno Cup hockey action in Moose Jaw, Sask

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18-year-old pianist Zak plays Beethoven and Chopin medley at Sheffield train station

18-year-old pianist stuns with original Beethoven and Chopin medley at Sheffield train station

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This image obtained from AP video shows a tag with the text ''K.L. Dachau'' seen through the f-holes of a Dachau-built instrument dubbed the ''violin of hope'' in Magyarpolány, Hungary, Tuesday April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nikolett Csanyi)

Secret note found hidden in Jewish prisoner’s violin at Dachau concentration camp

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Ludovico Einaudi studied with modernist composer Luciano Berio

Famous composers you didn’t know studied with modernist composer Luciano Berio

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Anthony Gabriele conducts Classic FM Live at the Movies with Viking

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Winners of Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards 2024 on stage at Classic FM Live with Dan Walker

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards 2025 with ABRSM – nominate an inspiring teacher!

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