Musicians showed up to protest Cardiff University’s proposal to shut its School of Music, whose renowned alumni include ‘Adiemus’ composer Sir Karl Jenkins.

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American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has announced his final concert performances following the return of his brain tumour.

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284-year-old violin stolen from London pub leaves Philharmonia musician distraught

Philharmonia musician distraught after rare 285-year-old violin stolen from London pub

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Julie Andrews and real-life Maria Von Trapp sing ‘Edelweiss’ in timeless duet

Julie Andrews and real-life Maria von Trapp sing ‘Edelweiss’ in timeless duet

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Edward Gardner apologies for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

Edward Gardner apologises for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

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Jeff Goldblum plays poignant jazz piano solo at BAFTA Film Awards

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The Irish composer John Field is credited with the invention of one of the most popular classical genres.

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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

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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

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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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Everything you need to know about Víkingur Ólafsson – the Icelandic pianist who won a Grammy award for his recording of Bach's famous Goldberg Variations.

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Classical pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi revealed his dream musical collaborator, Eminem.

Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi: ‘I’d love to collaborate with Eminem‘

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Winning a job in an orchestra is one of the hardest challenges that musicians face.

How do musicians actually win a job in an orchestra?

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Rising star Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral performs Ralph Vaughan Williams' peerless 'The Lark Ascending' accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra under conductor Ben Palmer.

What is the history of The Lark Ascending, and why is it still so relevant today?

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