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More than half of gamers would go see a classical concert.

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Children learning to read and perform music as part of the initiative from the RBC.

Over 300 primary school pupils can now read and write music, thanks to top music school

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Yo-Yo Ma and Marion Cotillard in Notre Dame

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and French actor Marion Cotillard perform an intensely mystical duet

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Sir Simon Rattle.

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Arnold Schoenberg’s archive has been destroyed by the LA fires, including photographs, letters, and over 100,000 scores.

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Mohand Al Ashram, a Palestinian singer and Oud player, sits in front of a small classroom of children.

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Gustavo Dudamel, the Musical Director of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Listen to the Classic FM Hall of Fame countdown live, 9am-9pm across the Easter weekend.

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Nicola Benedetti.

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Ambassador Suzuki singing the Welsh national anthem

Japanese UK ambassador sings Wales’ national anthem in Welsh, delighting crowds

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