Mozart’s first piece, written at the age of five

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Pavarotti and Bocelli performing in Modena at his 2003 ‘Pavarotti & Friends’ concert

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Wigmore Hall and Classic FM offer £5 tickets to U35 audiences for select concerts

Classic FM partners with Wigmore Hall to offer £5 tickets to under-35 audiences

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When 17-year-old Josh Groban stepped in for Andrea Bocelli to sing ‘The Prayer’ with Celine Dion

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The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin

Dublin university choir sings poignant ‘Auld Lang Syne’ in resonant acoustic

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Dan Hodd’s violin was shattered when he was hit by a bus whilst cycling in the Middle East.

Shattered violin that ‘saved cyclist’s life’ in catastrophic collision is miraculously repaired

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All of John Williams’ record-breaking 54 Oscar nominations so far

All of John Williams’ 54 Oscar nominations so far – including five wins

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Amanda Seyfried to play an opera director reviving Strauss’ ‘Salome’ in new film

Amanda Seyfried stars as director tackling gory Strauss opera ‘Salome’ in new film

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London Concert Orchestra performs ‘Rule, Britannia!’ at a Christmas-New Year concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall

What are the lyrics to ‘Rule Britannia’ and who composed it?

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The Shireland CBSO Academy is in West Bromwich, Sandwell – one of England’s most deprived boroughs

This academy is Britain’s first school set up in partnership with a professional orchestra

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This week’s Classic FM radio highlights – including Album of the Week and Discovery of the Week

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A hand-embroidered bra was thrown at Ray Chen during applause, after his Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto performance in Munich with the RSNO.

Audience member throws bra at Ray Chen after a rousing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

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Peter Schickele Beethoven 5 parody

‘PDQ Bach’ musical satirist has died – this Beethoven 5 parody captures Peter Schickele’s rare genius

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The 15 best violin concertos of all time.

The 15 greatest violin concertos of all time, ranked

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