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14th February: Hidden sheet music discovered, NME sales fall below 20,000, and ‘First Flute’ Internet Instruction Series

Friday 14th February '14

Classic FM OnlineAlfie Boe and friends unite for Parkinson's concertComedy duo Armstrong & Miller are set to reform for charity concert in London's Royal Albert Hall in June, performing alongside a host of classical stars …

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3rd January: Rare flutes destroyed by US customs, Young Musician finalists announced, and online piracy still lives

Friday 3rd January '14

Classic FM OnlineFlute virtuoso's instruments 'destroyed by US customs'Performer Boujema Razgui claims his 13 handmade wooden flutes have been destroyed by U.S. customs officials after being deemed to be 'agricultural products'BBC Music MagazineBBC Young Musician …

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25th October: British Composer Awards Shortlist Revealed, New Opera, and YouTube launching new service

Friday 25th October '13

GramophoneBritish Composer Awards 2013 shortlist revealedThe 11th British Composer Awards, honouring contemporary UK composition, take place on December 3 The Guardian Scottish Opera - some questions for the troubled company The opera company used to be a cultural …

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21st October: Beethoven charity race, music back into China, and a close watch on music streaming

Monday 21st October '13

GramophoneJonathan Manners named chief executive of Academy of Ancient MusicJonathan Manners replaces Michael Garvey, who leaves to become director of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in DecemberClassic FM OnlineRunners encouraged to 'Beat Beethoven' in …

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