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Who are the new musical mentors for Season 4 of The Piano?

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Orchestra of teenagers performs to 3,000 students at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2026: celebrating 30 inspiring classical musicians under 30

Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2026: celebrating 30 inspiring classical musicians under 30

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More than 40% of musicians may suffer from tinnitus, according to new research.

More than 40% of musicians may suffer from tinnitus - and it’s not just rockers, according to new research
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The 15 most famous tunes in classical music

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

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A young Marin Alsop, Sir Simon Rattle, and Seiji Ozawa conduct their respective orchestras.

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Is Amanda Seyfried a trained singer? Exploring the Mamma Mia actor’s vocal training

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A newborn baby is played citole during a music therapy session

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Yerin Ha plays Sophie Baek in Bridgerton Season 4

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French singer Roberto Alagna, as Calaf, performs during a rehearsal of Turandot in July 2012 in France

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