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‘Let the music play’: classical artists and venues back campaign to save live music

‘Let the music play’: classical artists and venues back campaign to save live music

The Royal Albert Hall, London

Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall among iconic venues fearing closure amidst coronavirus uncertainty

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‘Friends’ composer gives iconic ‘I’ll Be There’ theme a twist, amid pandemic

‘Friends’ composer gives iconic ‘I’ll Be There’ theme a twist for corona times

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Bespoke masks for brass musicians

Someone is designing bespoke masks for brass and woodwind players to stay safe amid coronavirus

Antonio Pappano and other opera stars join Royal Philharmonic Society to discuss the impact of coronavirus on opera.

‘We shouldn’t be ashamed of charging money for our concerts’ – Pappano on how classical music can survive COVID

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Oxford High Junior School Chamber Choir

Government says ‘no singing, wind or brass playing’ for older pupils in school choir or assembly

New wedding rules say ‘no musicians, no singing, no chanting’

‘No singing, no wind instruments’, says government guidance for post-lockdown weddings

Oliver Dowden faces criticism for ‘lip service’ over real funding for the arts

Oliver Dowden faces criticism for ‘lip service’ over real funding for the arts

Suspending music from the curriculum?

Leaked documents reveal plans to suspend music and ‘non-core’ subjects from school curriculum

London Symphony Chorus pays tribute to NHS staff we’ve lost to coronavirus

Goodall: Choir pays tribute to NHS staff lost to coronavirus

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Royal Albert Hall 'can't reopen with social distancing'

When will theatres and music venues reopen in the UK?

Cirque du Soleil is close to bankruptcy

Cirque du Soleil close to bankruptcy, axes 3,500 jobs

Scientists have approached the choir at Salisbury Cathedral to test the safety of singing as coronavirus measures start to ease.

Scientists to carry out spittle test on Salisbury Cathedral Choir to assess hymn safety

Mike Pence attends no-mask choir event

Footage emerges of 100-strong choir singing without masks at Mike Pence event

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