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From mugham to jazz, Azerbaijan takes the Montreux stage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

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Anthony Hopkins signs recording contract and drops first single at 88

“Music was my first desire, my first wish,” Hopkins said in a statement. “I’ve been composing music all my life."

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Venice Romanza: Andrea Bocelli spreads love with album anniversary

From crossover classics to stunning special guests, the Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli has left Venice swooning after an amazing show in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his pioneering album Romanza

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Newly uncovered Mozart manuscript gets world premiere in France

The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light seven new pieces for flute and harp.

Voices from Central Asia

Launched from Baikonur to stardom

In partnership with MDQ

Aigerim Altynbek, a girl from a small village in Kazakhstan, conquers competitions to live her dream on the most prestigious European opera stage.

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Classical and jazz music are becoming less complicated, study finds

New research suggests traditionally complex Western genres like jazz and classical music have become more simplified in structure over time.

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Can exoskeletons help violinists to stay in time? New study says yes

In the musical experiment, violinists wore lightweight robotic exoskeletons attached to their bow-playing arms, which delivered subtle changes to their natural movements.

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Live classical music is helping Amsterdam students focus during exams

Organised by the Concertgebouw's youth association, the sessions aim to help students concentrate while introducing younger audiences to classical music.

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George Enescu International Competition opens for 2026 applicants

Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

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Centenary celebrations for legendary Hungarian composer György Kurtág

György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday.

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Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala

Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings.

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Philip Glass pulls symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Trump

Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center, saying that the values of Trump-led Kennedy Center are “in direct conflict” with symphony’s message.

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Inside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

In partnership with Media City

With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region.

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How the FIFA Arab Cup Final became a symphony of sound and light

Some say football matches are not only determined by action on the field but by songs sung in stadiums. The Qatar 'Soundbeats' campaign wants to orchestrate an enormous wave of support at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar by combining the noise of crowds with classical music as part of a new interactive show.

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Why are Italian musicians protesting Venice Opera's new conductor?

Beatrice Venezi was appointed as music director of La Fenice opera house in September. Musicians and staff are demanding her revocation over her lack of experience and ties to the far-right.

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Meeting John Malkovich, Sergiu Celibidache and The Yellow Tie

The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean it's the latest in a series of movies that's bringing more of Hollywood to Bucharest.

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Baku International Arts Festival targets cross-cultural projects

The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique collaborations, premieres, and ethnic projects.