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Dominated by a new James MacMillan work, and a lively couple of pieces by Shostakovich reflecting on the October Revolution ...
King Charles III showed off his musical skills by using an unconventional instrument. The British monarch, 76, cohosted a reception celebrating the importance of community music with Prince ...
CHENNAI – Renowned Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja made history by becoming the first Asian musician from the film industry to present a Western classical symphony in London. His symphony ...
Among the reception's many guests was the London Vegetable Orchestra, who notably played music using instruments crafted from home-grown vegetables. Charles tried his hand at one of the unique ...
When Vladimir Jurowski returns to what used to be “his” London Philharmonic Orchestra, you’d better jump. I would have done ...
Abbey Road's Studio One is where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked” were recorded. It’s also where Ryan ...
Those attendees included leaders of community music groups and music-related projects, many of whom are volunteers Among the guests were members of the London Vegetable Orchestra (LVO), which ...
Cypress Hill celebrates the highest of high honors of its storied career with Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, a ...
The King was described as being “jolly” and “in great spirits” by guests as he played a recorder made out of a carrot at a music reception at Windsor Castle. Charles returned to official ...
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The darkness is dispelled at the end, concluding with great serenity. Shostakovich’s Symphony No 12 was written in memory of Lenin and the 1917 Revolution. From an ominous beginning the music ...