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    Noticed a Difference? We Introduce the New Classicfm.com

    Take a tour around our shiny new website!

    1. Introducing the new Classic FM website

      1. Classical Music Periods

      Learn about all the different eras of classical music, listen to the best pieces and find out who was composing when.

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      2. The Playlist

      Trying to find out the name of the piece you heard earlier? Our new playlist allows you to jump to the exact time and date you heard it, listen back to the piece and find out where to get hold of it.

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      3. Our presenters

      Learn all about our Classic FM presenters and what's coming up in their shows this week

    4. Introducing the new Classic FM website

      4. Discover classical artists

      Read about the biggest artists in classical music, find out their story and even watch them in action!

    5. Introducing the new Classic FM website

      5. Discover composers

      Check out our composers section to find out everything you need to know about the people behind the world's greatest music and hear excerpts from their finest works.

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      6. Album reviews

      Explore our vast archive of reviews of the finest classical releases

    7. Introducing the new Classic FM website

      7. Film Music

      The very best film music in one place - listen to your favourite scores and find out the stories behind them

    8. Introducing the new Classic FM website

      8. Music collections

      Whether planning a wedding or revising for an exam, we've got the perfect selection of classical music to suit every occasion

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      9. Latest Music News

      We've got all the latest news from the classical music world

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