Piracicaba Symphony Orchestra play in the dark

This orchestra carried on playing perfectly in pitch black, after all stage lights were cut in a storm

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The young heir to the throne was a keen cellist, taking this love of music into his Royal duties

What are King Charles III’s favourite pieces of music?

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Maria Callas Paris footage restored and colourised for first time

Historic footage of Maria Callas’ 1958 Paris gala is restored and colourised for first time

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Maria Callas

Ellinor D’Melon plays with two members of the 12 Ensemble at LSO St Luke’s

Young classical talent showcased in Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts

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Can Emma Raducanu play piano? Tennis star shares videos of her practising at home

Can Emma Raducanu play piano? Tennis star shares videos of her practising at home

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When the world saw a young Andrea Bocelli sing ‘Con te partirò’ for the very first time

When a young Andrea Bocelli sang ‘Con te partirò’ in 1995 and the world heard his voice for the first time

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Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli provides semi-operatic soundtrack to story of Snapper the Venus Flytrap

Andrea Bocelli sings Italian song ‘Festa’ in new John Lewis Christmas advert starring Venus flytrap

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Andrea Bocelli

Hazel Scott performs on two pianos at once, in a 1943 film.

When Hazel Scott played two pianos at once in a jaw-dropping display of virtuosity

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Older bass singers in St Thomas boys choir sound more ‘brilliant’ when girls are listening

Older bass singers in boys choir sound more ‘brilliant’ when girls are listening

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Bach

Trumpeter creates mesmerising sound wave visualisation using fire

Trumpeter uses actual fire to create mesmerising soundwave visualisation

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason was blocked from boarding a British Airways flight

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, barred from boarding flight with cello, calls for better airline protocol

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Did Mozart and Mahler have ADHD? One expert says it’s possible...

Did Mozart and Mahler have ADHD? Experts say it’s possible...

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Mozart

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: ‘I was thrown out of my school choir! But I’d love to play the violin’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt: ‘I was thrown out of my school choir! But I’d love to play the violin’

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Um, Google now lets you search for music just by singing or whistling it.

Um, Google now lets you search for music just by humming or whistling it.

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Classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham serenades Freddie, and RSPCA rescue dog ahead of Classic FM’s Pet Classics.

Distinguished dog dozes off to classical guitarist’s solo serenade

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Lucy played a Bach piano prelude alongside teacher Daniel at the Royal Albert Hall

Blind 15-year-old pianist Lucy plays enchanting Bach prelude in Royal Albert Hall debut

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Bach

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A new documentary on Fanny Mendelssohn has been released, directed by her great-great-great-granddaughter Sheila Hayman.

Fanny Mendelssohn’s real-life great-great-great granddaughter turns composer’s ‘formidable’ life into film

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