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Bill Turnbull is celebrating 5 years at Classic FM

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Maxim Vengerov reveals his five favourite violin works

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Watch our exclusive broadcast of Joseph Calleja’s star-studded sacred concert from Malta

Watch our exclusive broadcast of Joseph Calleja’s star-studded sacred concert from Malta

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