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Legendary pianist and maestro Daniel Barenboim announces he has Parkinson’s disease
The conductor Daniel Barenboim has revealed that he has Parkinson’s disease. Daniel Barenboim has announced today that he has ...
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First ever opera about Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister hits the stage
The first ever opera about Margaret Thatcher’s time in office is coming to the stage. Titled Mrs T, the work will be “an ...
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New study finds classical music has positive effects on unborn babies
New research suggests that classical music has a calming influence on unborn babies. A team of researchers from Mexico has ...
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1714 Stradivarius violin could fetch $18 million and become most expensive instrument ever sold
A Stradivarius violin made in 1714 has the potential to become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold.
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Who is Víkingur Ólafsson, the Grammy-winning Icelandic pianist?
Everything you need to know about Víkingur Ólafsson – the Icelandic pianist who won his first Grammy Award for his recording ...
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Who is Gustavo Dudamel, Grammy-winning Venezuelan conductor?
Meet Grammy-winning Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel, affectionately known as ‘The Dude’, who is soon to be music director ...
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Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi: ‘I’d love to collaborate with Eminem‘
The ‘I Giorni’ composer shared his dream collaboration partner, musical upbringing and greatest inspirations in an interview with Classic FM’s Joanna Gosling. The most streamed classical artist of all ...