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14th July: Proms 2016 highlights, new BBC iWonder guide & Bach manuscript sells for £2.5 million

Thursday 14th July '16

Classical News In today's news, The Guardian's pick of what not to miss at the Proms, a new BBC iWonder guide explores how playing an instrument can improve one’s life, and Guildhall School appoints Lynne Williams …

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25th June: Ansel Elgot to play pianist Van Cilburn in new film, ‘It’s never too late for a debut’ says Karita Mattila and Michael Elliott to leave RSNO to become ABRSM chief executive

Wednesday 25th June '14

Classical News Classic FM The Fault in Our Stars' Ansel Elgort to play pianist Van Cliburn in new filmThe 20-year-old heartthrob is set to play the title role in the Cold War film, based on a book …

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22nd May: Cellist plays on Ben Nevis, Gerald Finley to climb Kilimanjaro for Help Musicians UK & editor of The Spectator talks about the Suzuki method

Thursday 22nd May '14

Edinburgh Evening News Cellist plays atop Ben Nevis for late husband An Edinburgh cellist has delivered a soaring musical tribute to her late husband by performing a specially-composed piece of music at the top of Ben Nevis. The …

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20th May: Crowdfunding saves San Diego Opera, Liverpool Philharmonic £13.8m renovation & controversy surrounding opera singers’ appearances

Tuesday 20th May '14

Guardian San Diego Opera to stay open amid crowdfunding success The 58-member board of directors voted in March to shut down, but recent campaign saved the troubled company. Are opera singers now to be judged on their looks …

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18th May: Karita Mattila, Falstaff and the Cunning Little Vixen

Friday 18th May '12

The TelegraphTallis Scholars: at the cutting edge of discoveryTallis Scholar founder Peter Phillips says there are still great Renaissance masterworks waiting to be brought back to life.The GuardianThe Cunning Little Vixen brings animal magic to …

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