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The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-century music salons

The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-century music salons

Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study – but it doesn’t always help

Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study – but it doesn’t always help

the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer

the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer

How I brought a lost fanfare by Ethel Smyth back to life

How I brought a lost fanfare by Ethel Smyth back to life

Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany bring Mozart and Salieri to life in this smart and sexy TV remake

Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany bring Mozart and Salieri to life in this smart and sexy TV remake

why did women go gaga for 19th century pianist Franz Liszt?

why did women go gaga for 19th century pianist Franz Liszt?

this orchestral journey to outer space aims to deliver hope amid global crisis – but falls short

this orchestral journey to outer space aims to deliver hope amid global crisis – but falls short

celebrating 25 years of a concertless film in search of a concert

celebrating 25 years of a concertless film in search of a concert

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered

Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra? And other questions about tuning, answered

Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy overshadowed by her brother. A new documentary tells her story

Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy overshadowed by her brother. A new documentary tells her story

pioneering Hungarian composer who fused folk melodies with classical music

pioneering Hungarian composer who fused folk melodies with classical music

Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?

Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?