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A CD can hold exactly 74 minutes of music, thanks to Beethoven
One of the greatest composers in history added to his musical legacy with the invention of the CD, over 150 years after he ...
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Anthony Hopkins will play Handel, in a new biopic about the composer’s ‘Messiah’
A new composer biopic is coming to our screens, with two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins set to play the great 18th-century ...
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What classical music is in ‘Challengers’ and who wrote the soundtrack?
Classical music from around the UK is used to introduce key plot moments in Challengers. The film opens with Purcell’s chorus ...
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Who is Laufey? The genre-defying singer-songwriter bringing classical and jazz to Gen Z
Everything you need to know about Laufey, the trailblazing multi-instrumentalist who has harnessed the power of TikTok to ...
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Ultra-realistic image of Beethoven created by visual artist using composer’s own life mask
On the eve of a landmark anniversary, digital sculpting and rare surviving artefacts are used to bring us the most accurate ...
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Birmingham orchestra sparks debate over decision to allow phones in concerts
The CBSO, Birmingham’s major symphony orchestra, has sparked a debate over whether or not phones should be permitted in the ...
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“Win £25,000 this May” on The Global Network, May 2024 – Specific Rules
1. The “Win £25,000 this May” promotion (the ‘Promotion’) is organised by Global (as defined in the General Terms and Conditions). The Promotion will run from Wednesday 1st May 2024 to Friday 31st May ...