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Jonathan Lloyd: British Composer Dies at 73
The music world mourns the loss of Jonathan Lloyd, the innovative British composer and educator whose vibrant works captivated audiences for decades. Remembering his remarkable legacy.
Turnage's Railway Children Triumphs at Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne Festival Opera unveils Mark-Anthony Turnage's powerful new opera adaptation of E. Nesbit's classic novel, receiving standing ovations and critical acclaim for its emotional depth and musical brilliance.
Frank Lazarus: Phantom of the Opera's Musical Genius Dies at 83
Celebrating the extraordinary life of Frank Lazarus, the brilliant composer and pianist whose musical genius helped create the global phenomenon of The Phantom of the Opera and left an indelible mark on theatre history.
David Lock: Visionary British Composer Dies at 85
Celebrating the life and legacy of David Lock, the groundbreaking British composer whose innovative works and passionate teaching left an indelible mark on classical music.
Arvo Pärt's 90th: Spiritual Magic at Barbican
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
Lost Henry Purcell masterpiece discovered after 330 years
Music scholars uncover a previously unknown composition by English Baroque master Henry Purcell, hidden for centuries in a Cambridge library archive.
Hermeto Pascoal: Brazil's Musical Sorcerer Dies at 88
The legendary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal, known as 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer) for his magical approach to music, has passed away at 88, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of musical innovation.
Zdeněk Liška: The revolutionary genius of film music
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Zdeněk Liška, the pioneering Czech composer whose innovative soundscapes transformed film music and inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
Duchess of Kent's secret life as a professional pianist
The Duchess of Kent, once a senior working royal, reveals her remarkable journey from Buckingham Palace to becoming a professional pianist and composer, releasing her debut album at 88.
Hermeto Pascoal: Brazilian Music's Experimental Genius Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Hermeto Pascoal, the visionary Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist whose radical creativity and profound influence earned him the title 'O Bruxo' (The Sorcerer).
Artist Norman Toynton, Master of Light, Dies at 86
Celebrating the life and profound legacy of Norman Toynton, the acclaimed British artist whose luminous paintings and powerful portraits captured the human condition, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century art.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin Dies Aged 92
The world mourns the loss of Russian composer and pianist Rodion Shchedrin, a colossal figure in 20th and 21st-century music whose innovative works bridged Soviet tradition and Western modernism.
Tributes pour in for Labour MP and devolution architect Barry Winter
The political world mourns Barry Winter, the influential Labour MP for Hull East, whose strategic brilliance and unwavering integrity shaped modern British politics and the devolution settlement.
The White Lotus Composer Exits Ahead of Season 3
Emmy-winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer confirms he will not return for the highly anticipated third season of HBO's 'The White Lotus', marking the end of an era for the show's iconic sound.
Composer Rodion Shchedrin dies at 92
The classical music world mourns the loss of Rodion Shchedrin, the celebrated Russian composer and husband of ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who passed away at 92 in Munich.
Fausto Belo Ximenes: East Timor's Revolutionary Dies
The remarkable life and enduring legacy of Fausto Belo Ximenes, the East Timorese revolutionary, politician, and diplomat who became a symbol of resistance and hope, is celebrated.
John Williams: The Movie Scores He Didn't Compose
A new biography uncovers the heartbreaking reality behind the legendary composer's most famous works, including the surprising films he had no hand in scoring.
Beethoven's Tumultuous Final Years: Genius, Grief & Revolution
A groundbreaking new biography uncovers the profound personal tragedies and political turmoil that shaped Ludwig van Beethoven's revolutionary final works, revealing a man raging against his fate in 1820s Vienna.
John Williams: 'I never liked film music very much'
Legendary composer John Williams reveals in a candid interview his complex relationship with film music, preferring concert halls to cinema screens despite creating cinema's most iconic scores.
Court rejects 'Baby Shark' plagiarism claim
A South Korean court has ruled against a US composer who claimed the viral hit 'Baby Shark' plagiarised his work, ending a high-profile legal battle over the catchy children's tune.
Carlos Muñoz Villalobos: Latin Jazz Pioneer Dies
A tribute to the life and legacy of Carlos Muñoz Villalobos, the pioneering Latin jazz musician whose innovative compositions captivated audiences worldwide.
Ziad Rahbani: Musical Maverick Dies
Celebrating the life and groundbreaking contributions of Ziad Rahbani, the Lebanese composer and political satirist who redefined Arab music.
BBC Philharmonic's spellbinding Arvo Pärt tribute at Proms
The BBC Philharmonic and cellist Alisa Weilerstein mesmerised audiences with a transcendent celebration of Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday at the Proms, showcasing the Estonian composer's timeless minimalism.
Allan Ahlberg, Beloved Children's Author, Passes Away
Celebrating the life and legacy of Allan Ahlberg, the cherished children's author whose timeless stories captivated young readers worldwide.
Children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 85
Renowned children's author Allan Ahlberg, best known for classics like 'Each Peach Pear Plum' and 'The Jolly Postman', has died at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of cherished stories.
Robert Wilson, groundbreaking theatre director, dies at 83
Robert Wilson, the visionary American theatre director and playwright, renowned for his avant-garde productions, has died at the age of 83. His groundbreaking work redefined contemporary performance art.
Sylvia Young: Theatre School Founder Dies
A tribute to Sylvia Young, the iconic founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, whose legacy lives on through generations of stars.
Dan Gallin, champion of workers' rights, dies aged 90
Remembering Dan Gallin, the tireless advocate for labour rights and international workers' solidarity who shaped global trade unionism.
Judy Robinson: A Life of Compassion and Activism
Judy Robinson, a tireless advocate for social justice and community welfare, has passed away. Her legacy of compassion and activism continues to inspire.
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