The Royal Albert Hall, London

Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall among iconic venues fearing closure amidst coronavirus uncertainty

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ROH

‘Friends’ composer gives iconic ‘I’ll Be There’ theme a twist, amid pandemic

‘Friends’ composer gives iconic ‘I’ll Be There’ theme a twist for corona times

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Bespoke masks for brass musicians

Someone is designing bespoke masks for brass and woodwind players to stay safe amid coronavirus

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Coronavirus

John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in exhilarating ‘Jurassic Park’ theme

John Williams conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in exhilarating ‘Jurassic Park’ theme

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Williams

Antonio Pappano and other opera stars join Royal Philharmonic Society to discuss the impact of coronavirus on opera.

‘We shouldn’t be ashamed of charging money for our concerts’ – Pappano on how classical music can survive COVID

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Sir Antonio Pappano

Oxford High Junior School Chamber Choir

Government says ‘no singing, wind or brass playing’ for older pupils in school choir or assembly

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Coronavirus

New wedding rules say ‘no musicians, no singing, no chanting’

‘No singing, no wind instruments’, says government guidance for post-lockdown weddings

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Coronavirus

Oliver Dowden faces criticism for ‘lip service’ over real funding for the arts

Oliver Dowden faces criticism for ‘lip service’ over real funding for the arts

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Coronavirus

Suspending music from the curriculum?

Leaked documents reveal plans to suspend music and ‘non-core’ subjects from school curriculum

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Coronavirus

A chorus of hedgehogs

Woodland creatures sing a Bellini opera in beautiful short film

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Bellini

'Black Mozart' biopic coming from writer Stefani Robinson

A biopic about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is coming to cinemas

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Calls for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ to be replaced with a new US national anthem

Calls for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ to be replaced with a new US national anthem

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Violin vigil for Elijah McClain

‘They tear gassed children with violins’ – people at Elijah McClain vigil claim police brutality

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London Symphony Chorus pays tribute to NHS staff we’ve lost to coronavirus

Goodall: Choir pays tribute to NHS staff lost to coronavirus

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Goodall

Royal Albert Hall 'can't reopen with social distancing'

When will theatres and music venues reopen in the UK?

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Confused cat panics as it steps on piano

Confused cat steps on piano, has a meltdown as paws hit the keys

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Cirque du Soleil is close to bankruptcy

Cirque du Soleil close to bankruptcy, axes 3,500 jobs

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