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Dudamel's energetic Eroica, Angela Hewitt's poetic Schumann, the Grigoryan bros and more.

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Could circus skills help pave a spectacular new path for opera in the 21st century?

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How the hell do you play a watercolour? Just one of many new music challenges faced by pianist Zubin Kanga.

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Cecilia Bartoli threatens to call the police as the Mission mystery team get closer to the truth of her new recording. Philippe Jaroussky also implicated… Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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