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The Afghan children's orchestra plays again

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“Music is a powerful force for transforming lives. Music can teach children how to live in peace and harmony. They're responsible to get the necessary skills and knowledge to be able one day to help the country once again.”

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Budapest's Concerto performs in new film for Christmas

'Carpathian Rhapsody' will be available to stream online for free in the next five days.

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Konstantin Ishkhanov: InClassica is ‘beacon of light’ for music fans

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Just imagine, 37 renowned soloists, 11 esteemed conductors and seven leading international orchestras in one place. That's exactly what the acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai offered audiences from August 28 to September 26, 2021.

Sweden

Two dead after man falls seven storeys at ABBA tribute gig in Sweden

Police said an 80-year-old fell into the open foyer of the building in Uppsala, striking two spectators.

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Contemporary composer Alexey Shor takes centre stage at InClassica International Music Festival

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Contemporary composer Alexey Shor was one of the composers who featured at the 2021 InClassica International Music Festival, with a series of his most beloved pieces performed by renowned soloists and orchestras. He received high praise from audiences, musicians, and critics.

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Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park

The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30.

Design

Iconic London music venue Koko to reopen after devastating 2020 fire

The small theatre, situated on the south end of London's iconic Camden Market, has hosted the likes of Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Madonna for intimate shows.

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Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury as youngest ever headliner

The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum.

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Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay & others perform to fight poverty

Here's what to expect from the star-studded global gig on Saturday 25 September.

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Pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's 'Childhood Memories'

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Moscow-born pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's Childhood Memories, a composition that reflects on memories from his childhood as well as the daily life with his own children.

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Watch back: Cellist virtuoso Mischa Maisky performs Russian repertoire

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Mischa Maisky is considered to be one of the most important cellists of our time. He performed at the InClassica International Music Festival under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, a renowned expert in the Russian repertoire.

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Watch back: Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja performs hauntingly beautiful arias

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Watch the "Operatic Gala: From Malta with Love" concert starring Joseph Calleja live from the InClassica international music festival.

Hungary

Hungarian conductor promotes vaccination by receiving jab onstage

The world-renowned conductor Ivan Fischer was given a booster COVID jab through a hole in the sleeve of his shirt, while he continued conducting with his other arm.

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Music in the catacombs: the New York Philarmonic performs in cemetery

As New York's classical music scene gets back on its feet, musicians from the New York Philarmonic perform at the Green-Wood cemetery during a dress rehearsal for the "Death of Classical" series.

Spain

Thousands attend rock concert in Barcelona in COVID screening test

Some 5,000 people are being allowed into the venue to watch Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening.

Living

'Live Aid for the climate crisis' endorsed by celebs and activists

Climate Live 2021 will take place across more than 40 countries starting in April next year.

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Germany: socially distanced rooftop symphonic concert

Musicians of the Dresden Symphonic orchestra played on the roof of a high-rise building on Saturday, to respect social distancing measures.

World

Musicians honour Syrian world heritage site with performance in Italy

In 2015, ISIS ravaged the Syrian archeological site of Palmyra. Five years on, Italian conductor Riccardo Muti leads a concert honouring the UNESCO World Heritage site.

World News

EU pledges €4.9 billion at coronavirus fundraising concert

The initiative has also featured a pledging summit chaired by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

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German party-goers dance the night away under lockdown thanks to 'car-disco'

Despite strict social-distancing guidelines currently in place in Germany, people in the town of Schüttorf managed to party the night away as they attended a disco from the safety of their cars.