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Obscure brass instrument gets its second wind

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June 25, 2013
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Japan Pill-harmonic claims Brahms cures constipation

Japanese orchestra wins Cannes Lion Award for its musical drug therapies. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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Anthony Negus to conduct Melbourne Ring?

British Wagner specialist is rumoured to be the name in the frame to rescue Opera Australia's Ring.

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Scientists reveal what Callas should have sung

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June 18, 2013
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Sydney Conservatorium to get some Latin flair

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‘Pop up’ string quartet on a plane goes viral

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Chicago Symphony’s principal horn retires

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June 15, 2013
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Aussie orchestral fraudster dodges deportation

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June 14, 2013
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Indigenous Australia’s got operatic talent

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Merlyn Quaife heads Queen’s Birthday honours

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