The morsing, an instrument used in the Carnatic South Indian classical tradition

What is a ‘morsing’ – and what is the instrument’s place in Indian classical music?

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A 9-year-old pianist was killed in the Iran plane crash, and her father posted this moving tribute

A 9-year-old pianist was killed in the Iran plane crash, and her father posted this moving tribute

Alice Sara Ott Beethoven

Current obsession: this descending scale in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1

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Trumpet wedding fail

This ‘Wedding March’ trumpet fail is the worst thing to happen on your special day

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Pastor accuses musicians who play church instruments and get paid for their performance of being thieves

Pastor says ‘You’re a thief if you play a church instrument and collect money’

‘Flamenco priest’ shows off dance moves in packed church service

‘Flamenco priest’ shows off dance moves in Andalusia church service

Bells ring out 'Life on Mars' at Amsterdam church

Bells ring out Bowie’s ‘Life on Mars’ at 17th-century Amsterdam church

Guitarist plays Space Oddity to dog

This guitarist playing ‘Space Oddity’ to his dog is the loveliest thing ever

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Jimmy Fallon does not understand how to play the contrabass flute

Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Fallon: a musical analysis of their Random Instruments Challenge

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Lorna and Nelson speak exclusively to Classic FM about meeting on Classic FM Romance at the end of 2018.

Join the online dating website designed for those who love arts, culture and classical music

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Cellist Margarita Balanas stars in ‘Pianissimo’ – a short film that uses classical music to highlight mental health struggles and loneliness

This powerful short film uses classical music to highlight mental health struggles and loneliness

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Jennifer Hudson plays Grizabella in Tom Hooper’s 2019 Cats adaptation

5 reasons why Jennifer Hudson’s version of ‘Memory’ is the best thing about the new Cats movie

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Classic FM Musical Cipher

Someone made an algorithm that turns your name into a musical cipher

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Ballerinas protest outside Opéra Garnier

Ballerinas perform ‘Swan Lake’ in protest against France’s pension reform

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New Zealand Police singing carols

New Zealand Police go viral singing ‘Silent Night’ and other Christmas carols

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - John Williams

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker: what to expect from John Williams’ soundtrack

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The little girl joins her grandad at the piano for a duet in the festive advert

Independent piano shop makes the most heartwarming Christmas advert on a £10 budget