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The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

The 10 most romantic pieces of classical music

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Maurice Ravel is one of the greatest French composers who ever lived.

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Jon Batiste, the singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and television personality taking the musical world by storm.

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A new opera, ‘Mrs T’, will be released this year to mark the centenary of the British Prime Minister’s birth.

First ever opera about Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister hits the stage

Daniel Barenboim has announced today that he has Parkinson's disease. The 82-year-old musician has had a series of health problems in recent years, forcing him to resign as general music director of the Berlin State Opera in January 2023.

Legendary pianist and maestro Daniel Barenboim announces he has Parkinson’s disease

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New research suggests that classical music has a calming influence on unborn babies.

New study finds classical music has positive effects on unborn babies

A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold.

1714 Stradivarius violin could fetch $18 million and become most expensive instrument ever sold

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