Classical music & opera
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Its patriotic songs ignited a culture war last year. Is it time to rethink the Proms’ closing concert? A panel of leading musical figures suggest some alternative ways of approaching the contentious evening
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The specially formed orchestra is comprised of freelance musicians, many of whom have been unable to make a living these past months. Ahead of a Proms performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony, they tell us how they have coped, from jobs in a funeral parlour or a vineyard, to Aphex Twin and solo Bach
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Veteran actor has no regrets about controversial claims that tragic cellist died from lethal injection in assisted suicide
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Letters: Readers tune in to give their opinion on what can be considered ‘real’ music
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The organ of Ely Cathedral is put through its paces in Lapwood’s solo debut; and a new Mozart recording from Denk is not to be missed
People
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Classically trained with a three-octave range, the genre-exploding performer dissolves her voice into astonishing gasps and stutters to confront the horror of colonial history
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Conductor admits elements of event known for its flag-waving and patriotic anthems made him uneasy
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The specially formed orchestra is comprised of freelance musicians, many of whom have been unable to make a living these past months. Ahead of a Proms performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony, they tell us how they have coped, from jobs in a funeral parlour or a vineyard, to Aphex Twin and solo Bach
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Both the actor and the pianist have suffered from mental health issues in the past. They discuss performing, vulnerability - and why you wouldn’t want to meet Beethoven in heaven
Guides
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Tom Service introduces 50 composers from the contemporary classical music scene
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