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Alma Deutscher celebrated composer, musician and writer at the age of 11

Alma Deutscher composer, virtuoso pianist and concert violinist.

25/11/2016

Musica

Renaud Capuçon enthralls with Bernstein masterpiece in Provence

It is a mesmerising solo violin that embarks on a journey of sound colours.

24/11/2016

France

Too hot to Handel: Conductor Cosma clocks up musical milestone

24/10/2016

Musica

Amsterdam welcomes Maestro Gatti

Milanese Maestro Daniele Gatti takes the helm of Amsterdam's world renowned Concertgebouw Orchestra

29/09/2016

Musica

Yuja Wang, the pianist who will not go quietly

In partnership with: To the outside observer, Yuja Wang, may seem more like a Rock ‘n’ Roll star than a concert pianist.

01/09/2016

Musica

The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra electrifies Salzburg with Wagner

Nearing 20, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, created by Daniel Barenboim and the late Edward Said in the interests of musical harmony bringing social divides, still wanders far from its musicians' ho

26/08/2016

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Warming up for Salzburg show

An orchestra and vocal ensemble from the Czech Republic rehearse ahead of their appearance at the Salzburg Festival.

28/07/2016

Musica

Paavo Järvi - Estonia's 'lucky man'

Being by the shores of the Baltic Sea is special in itself.

19/07/2016

Musica

'Volcanic Yannick' achieves his life-long dream

Yannick Nézet-Séguin - the conductor every concert hall wants to hire - talks to Euronews.

07/07/2016

Cult

East meets West in music by Iranian soprano Darya Dadvar

Darya Dadvar is one of Iran’s most accomplished sopranos.

14/06/2016

Musica

Rising maestro enchants Dresden

Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.

09/06/2016

Culture news

Flashmob orchestra floods Berlin shopping centre

The German Symphonic Orchestra, led by honorary conductor Kent Nagano, held an impromptu concert in a Berlin shopping mall.

18/05/2016

World News

Campaign launched to save European Youth Orchestra from closure due to funding cut

A campaign has been launched to save the European Union Youth Orchestra from closure. https://t.co/v4qtUfwNPg European Union Youth Orchestra to

12/05/2016

Musica

Juan Diego Flórez: singing for Peru's disadvantaged children

Juan Diego Flórez is giving disadvantaged children a bright future through the power of music. Inspired by Venezuelan music network “El Sistema” the

12/05/2016

Musica

Yuja Wang plays Brahms, Schumann and Beethoven

11/05/2016

Syria

Playing for Palmyra - Russia holds a concert in the ruins

The orchestra from Russia's Marinsky Theatre has staged a surprise concert in the amphitheatre of the historic Syrian city.

05/05/2016

Musica

Zurich's Tonhalle Orchestra triumphs on tour

With young Lionel Bringuier at the helm, and starring Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon, the Zurich Tonhalle has been wowing the audience in Vienna

28/04/2016

Musica

The enthralling colourful timbres of Dutch violin virtuoso Janine Jansen

Completely immersed in the timbres of a Polish masterpiece, Dutch violin virtuoso Janine Jansen has brought Karol Szymanowski’s First Violin Concerto

14/04/2016

Culture news

Hungarian classical music TV talent show goes global

A Hungarian TV talent show that uncovers young classical musicians is going global. The first season of Virtuosos was a huge hit for Hungarian state

06/04/2016

Austria

Conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt dies aged 86

The renowned Austrian conductor, Nikolaus Harnoncourt has died aged 86. Known to millions from performances including the New Year’s concert by the

07/03/2016