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3rd October: Tributes to Sir Neville Marriner & Strikes of Several Orchestras in the U.S.

Monday 3rd October '16

Classical News In today's news, read about the great British conductor and violinist, Sir Neville Marriner, who passed away at the age of 92 yesterday. Also, read about the strikes of several orchestras in the U.S. …

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18th September: Frédéric Chopin’s heart shows signs of TB, Gramophone Award winners and the BBC unveils trailer for Ten Pieces

Thursday 18th September '14

GuardianFrédéric Chopin's heart shows signs of TB, say Polish expertsFindings appear in line with composer's 1849 death certificate which says he died from tuberculosis in ParisTelegraphDaniel Barenboim interview: Why I'm proud of my orchestraConductor Daniel …

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Rachmaninov manuscript goes under the hammer, James Levine beats paralysis, and Handel’s gift to the poor of London

Thursday 17th April '14

The GuardianSergei Rachmaninov symphony manuscript to go under the hammerSotheby's estimates 320-page document detailing composer's second symphony will fetch up to £1.5m at auction in MayThe TelegraphJames Levine: 'I doubted I'd ever make it back'America's …

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3rd April: the world of Anton Bruckner, Sir Neville Marriner at 90 & the new Orchestival 2014

Thursday 3rd April '14

The GuardianSex, death and dissonance: the strange, obsessive world of Anton Bruckner There's no doubt Anton Bruckner was an oddball, a man with an unhealthy interest in dead bodies and teenage girls. But the composer's obsessions …

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Classical Music News – Festival Hall, Beethoven, Los Angeles Opera

Tuesday 8th November '11

Every day the WildKat team scan the newspapers and blogs online to bring you a digested list of the day’s classical music.The Times (£)I, Culture Orchestra at the Festivial HallWhat’s the next best thing to …

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