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Anthony Hopkins has been cast as Handel in an upcoming biopic, ‘The King of Covent Garden’, telling the story of the composer’s ‘Messiah’.

Anthony Hopkins will play Handel, in a new biopic about the composer’s ‘Messiah’

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Laufey, the genre-defying musician bringing classical and jazz music to Gen Z.

Who is Laufey? The genre-defying singer-songwriter bringing classical and jazz to Gen Z

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The CBSO has sparked a debate over whether phones should be allowed at classical concerts.

Birmingham orchestra sparks debate over decision to allow phones in concerts

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Beethoven reincarnated by visual artist using composer’s life mask for first time

Ultra-realistic image of Beethoven created by visual artist using composer’s own life mask

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Challengers - a new movie by Luca Guadagnino

What classical music is in ‘Challengers’ and who wrote the soundtrack?

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A smaller, but still immense, 5,000 strong choir in Japan sing Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’

Monumental sound as 10,000-strong Japanese megachoir sings Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’

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Floral Hall of the Royal Ballet & Opera, London.

London’s Royal Opera House announces a new name and redesigned logo

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Genius of Joy: The Story of Beethoven’s Ninth

Richard Armitage to narrate story of Beethoven’s Ninth in 200th anniversary Classic FM radio special

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Duncan captured the hearts of the nation with his moving performance on ‘The Piano’.

80-year-old pianist with dementia moves ‘The Piano’ viewers with beautiful love theme for his wife

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Lang Lang on Lucy, last year’s winner of The Piano

‘She’s a miracle kid’ – star pianist Lang Lang on Lucy, last year’s winner of The Piano

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Alan Titchmarsh shares his top 10 favourite pieces of classical music

Alan Titchmarsh shares his top 10 favourite pieces of classical music

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Hayato Sumino at the Royal Albert Hall

A phone rang during Hayato Sumino’s pin-drop Royal Albert Hall solo – and he duetted with it...

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Tenor Innocent Masuku blew the Britain’s Got Talent crowd away with a show-stopping performance.

‘By far, the best opera singer we’ve ever had’ – Innocent Masuku astonishes Britain’s Got Talent judges

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Rachel Duckett is the ‘Queen of the Night’

Classic FM Live with Viking: relive our spectacular Royal Albert Hall concert in pictures

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Sir Andrew Davis, much-loved British conductor, has died aged 80

Sir Andrew Davis, much-loved British conductor, has died aged 80

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Freddie De Tommaso on ‘Nessun dorma’

Freddie De Tommaso breaks down what exactly makes ‘Nessun dorma’ the greatest aria of all

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Yunchan Lim plays Rachmaninov in the competition final

Who is Yunchan Lim? Piano sensation’s debut Chopin album, competitions and best performances

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Miguel’s recorder videos have millions of views on TikTok

Nimble-fingered recorder virtuoso goes viral playing classical concertos in his car

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Hayato Sumino Chopin Piano Competition

When 26-year-old Hayato Sumino caused a competition sensation with his shining Chopin solo

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Lucy and her teacher Daniel at Classic FM Live (October 2023)

‘Music is vital to her’ – how neurodivergent The Piano star Lucy speaks through the piano

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Lang Lang’s albums, age, wife and more facts about the star pianist

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Queen coronation balcony

What music was played at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation?

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John Williams: Compositions, movies, age and awards revealed

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