Classic FM’s Rising Stars: 30 incredible musicians under 30 we’re celebrating in 2025

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First female musician in New York Philharmonic ‘said no’ to Oscar-winning documentary

First female musician in New York Philharmonic ‘said no’ at first to Oscar-winning film about her life

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‘The Brutalist’ composer Daniel Blumberg wins his first Oscar for Best Original Score

‘The Brutalist’ composer Daniel Blumberg wins his first Oscar for Best Original Score

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New Jesse Eisenberg film ‘A Real Pain’ is scored entirely by Frédéric Chopin

New Jesse Eisenberg film ‘A Real Pain’ is scored entirely by Frédéric Chopin

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Henry Kelly, a founding presenter on Classic FM, dies aged 78 after a period of ill health

Henry Kelly, a founding presenter on Classic FM, dies aged 78 after a period of ill health

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More than 1,000 musicians including violinist Esther Abrami record ‘sound of silence’ to protest plans to let AI use their music

More than 1,000 musicians record ‘silent album’ to protest plans to let AI use their music

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Lang Lang surprises audiences at Ed Sheeran’s China tour with ‘Perfect’ piano duet

Lang Lang surprises audiences at Ed Sheeran’s China tour with ‘Perfect’ piano duet

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Musicians showed up to protest Cardiff University’s proposal to shut its School of Music, whose renowned alumni include ‘Adiemus’ composer Sir Karl Jenkins.

Hundreds of musicians protest ‘shock’ Cardiff University music school closure

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American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has announced his final concert performances following the return of his brain tumour.

Michael Tilson Thomas announces final concerts after his brain tumour returns

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284-year-old violin stolen from London pub leaves Philharmonia musician distraught

Philharmonia musician distraught after rare 285-year-old violin stolen from London pub

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Julie Andrews and real-life Maria Von Trapp sing ‘Edelweiss’ in timeless duet

Julie Andrews and real-life Maria von Trapp sing ‘Edelweiss’ in timeless duet

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Edward Gardner apologies for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

Edward Gardner apologises for making ‘Mafia’ comment about Naples opera house chorus

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Jeff Goldblum plays poignant jazz piano solo at BAFTA Film Awards

Jeff Goldblum plays poignant jazz piano solo ‘As Time Goes By’ at BAFTA film awards

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Nothing enhances the emotion better than a swooping film score, which elevates the passion on screen to new heights.

10 most romantic movie scores of all time

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The Irish composer John Field is credited with the invention of one of the most popular classical genres.

Meet the man who invented the Nocturne – and no, it wasn’t Chopin...

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Jon Batiste, the singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and television personality taking the musical world by storm.

Who is Jon Batiste, the Grammy-winning composer and pianist conquering the music world?

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A new opera, ‘Mrs T’, will be released this year to mark the centenary of the British Prime Minister’s birth.

First ever opera about Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister hits the stage

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