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Esther Abrami Angela Morley HER Ensemble

Esther Abrami and HER Ensemble play Angela Morley’s heavenly ‘Rêverie’ in celebration of Pride Month

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Yellowstone National Park seismic activity transformed into a mesmerising flute solo, performed by Dr Alyssa Schwartz.

Scientist transforms volcanic vibrations at Yellowstone park into a hypnotic flute solo

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Solo cellist plays Bach prelude as rain falls on church steps in mesmerising video

Solo cellist plays Bach Prelude as rain lashes on historic temple steps

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Chevalier: Kelvin Harrison Jr.’s on-set violin teacher reveals how he taught the actor in two months

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Chevalier star Kelvin Harrison Jr. on 18th-century virtuoso Joseph Bologne: ‘He could do everything!’
Classic FM’s Music Teacher of the Year Awards with ABRSM recognises outstanding music teachers

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards with ABRSM: nominate an inspiring music teacher

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John Williams scored the first three Harry Potter movies

Harry Potter soundtrack: what are the famous themes and did John Williams score all the movies?

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The Neanderthal Flute is carved from the bone of a Cave Bear

Hear the world’s oldest instrument, the 50,000 year old neanderthal flute

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This week’s on-air highlights – including Album of the Week and Drive Discovery.

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

Malakai Bayoh sings ‘Caruso’ in Britain’s Got Talent final

Malakai Bayoh sings operatic song ‘Caruso’ with shining high notes in Britain’s Got Talent final

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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

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Best symphonies: Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonin Dvorak and Florence Price

The 15 greatest symphonies of all time

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4 eras of classical music

The 4 eras of classical music: a quick guide

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Women composers gallery

21 of the greatest women composers in classical music

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Best pianists of all time

The 25 best pianists of all time

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Most romantic opera duets (Stacey Alleaume as Violetta and Liparit Avertisyan as Alfredo in Verdi's La Traviata in Sydney, 2022)

The 10 most romantic opera duets of all time

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Malakai Bayoh on Britain’s Got Talent

Treble Malakai Bayoh reduces judges to tears with ‘divine’ Puccini aria on Britain’s Got Talent
Can you answer these quiz questions using just the musical notes?

Can you answer these quiz questions using just music notes?

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Some of history's greatest composers were part of the LGBTQ+ community.

15 LGBTQ+ composers in classical music history that you probably already know

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Mira Nadon is the first woman of Asian descent to be appointed principal dancer at the New York City Ballet.

First female principal dancer of Asian descent at New York City Ballet is ‘important milestone’

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Violinist Brandon Elliott plays solo through intercom on Texas flight, to the delight of passengers

Violinist plays solo through intercom on Texas flight, to the delight of passengers

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Amazing high school students sing ‘Down to the River to Pray’ from hotel balconies

Amazing high school choir sings spiritual ‘Down to the River to Pray’ from hotel balconies

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Boy treble Malakai Bayoh

5 incredible high notes from star boy treble Malakai Bayoh

Dudamel leaves Paris, four years earlier than his planned contract with the world-renown opera house

Gustavo Dudamel leaves Paris Opera four years early in shock resignation

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Alan Menken: ‘I knew about Lin-Manuel Miranda as a little boy, who was obsessed with The Little Mermaid!’

Alan Menken: ‘I knew about Lin-Manuel Miranda as a little boy, who was obsessed with The Little Mermaid!’

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Are you smarter than a musical 18-year-old? Find out below...

Can you answer these A-Level music questions? Find out if you would pass first time...

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Pop Gun Florida Orchestra

This orchestra gave their percussionist a pop gun, and his solo stole the show...

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Choir Director Jim Stanley conducts his former students in rehearsal one last time

‘He changed our lives’: high school alumni return to sing emotional farewell for retiring choir teacher

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Baritenor Michael Spyres backstage at the Royal Albert Hall

What is a Baritenor? Meet the singer with an incredible three-octave operatic range

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Piano-playing dog sings a melancholy tune at the piano, delighting owner’s guests

Dog spotted confidently singing and playing at owner’s piano

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Trumpeter creates mesmerising sound wave visualisation using fire

Trumpeter uses actual fire to create mesmerising soundwave visualisation

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, plays piano as part of the opening sequence of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in Liverpool.

Catherine, Princess of Wales plays piano in incredible surprise cameo at Eurovision

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