The great divas were goddesses, and we forgave them everything
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Once the ultimate accolade, the term ‘diva’ today has far more negative connotations. Richard Morrison traces the troubled evolution of the 'diva ..read more
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Elgar 'Nimrod': all you need to know about this emotional masterpiece from the Enigma Variations
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All you need to know about Elgar's 'Nimrod' and why it was played at the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ..read more
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Musicians can teach us the secret to a more successful life. Here’s how...
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It’s official: playing an instrument is good for your mind and body. But, asks Ariane Todes, what other life skills can musicians teach us ..read more
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Music's greatest romantic couples, from the Schumanns to Britten and Pears
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We celebrate love by getting intimate with some of the Romantic era's most famous lovebirds ..read more
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Má vlast: the patriotic Czech masterpiece that the Nazis tried to ban
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Woods, fields and a rolling river: here is the story of Má vlast, Smetana's rousing and atmospheric hymn to the Czech nation ..read more
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Best love songs: 11 timeless melodies that capture the joys and pains of romance
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Our round up of the most popular, most enduring and famous love songs ever ..read more
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Best Mahler symphony: ranking the nine completed symphonies of Gustav Mahler
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We've ranked all nine Mahler masterpieces from our least favourite to the absolute best ..read more
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Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin: the masterpiece inspired by delusional, lovesick trauma
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Amanda Holloway is all ears as she listens to the best recordings of this set of songs detailing the doleful cycle of love, hope, rejection and despair ..read more
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Watch: the moment a cat decides to share the stage with Beethoven
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The feline appeared on stage with perfect timing during Festival Strings Lucerne's performance of the 'Pastoral' Symphony ..read more
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Scientists have found that music eases pain best when it matches our natural rhythm
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Researchers at Canada's McGill University have found that music provides the greatest pain relief when it aligns with a person’s natural rhythm ..read more
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