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Katherine Jenkins joins Classic FM to host special programme on International Women’s Day

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National Youth Orchestra performs to 3,000 students at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2026: celebrating 30 inspiring classical musicians under 30

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More than 40% of musicians may suffer from tinnitus, according to new research.

More than 40% of musicians may suffer from tinnitus - and it’s not just rockers, according to new research

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Philip Glass and Reneé Fleming among the latest musicians to withdraw from the Trump Kennedy Center

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Celebrating 20 years of Myleene Klass at Classic FM

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Kate Bush, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

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A newborn baby is played citole during a music therapy session

Scientists played Bach to newborns, and found they can anticipate rhythms at two days old

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Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek in Bridgerton Season 4

All the classical covers in Bridgerton Season 4

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French singer Roberto Alagna, as Calaf, performs during a rehearsal of Turandot in July 2012 in France

Audience boos as Royal Opera head of music valiantly steps in for sick tenor

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Dawn O’Porter to present ‘Classical Love Themes’ on Classic FM

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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise cameo in ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet

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David Bowie Life on Mars

David Bowie’s isolated vocal from ‘Life On Mars’ reveals the true power of his tenor range

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Footage resurfaces of Paul Mescal singing in school production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’

Paul Mescal stars in school production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in unearthed footage

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John Williams facts

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Lang Lang

Lang Lang’s albums, age, wife and more facts about the star pianist

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Queen coronation balcony

What music was played at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation?

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