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Why Bored Billionaires Are Investing in Classical Music (And What They Know That You Don't)

Billionaires are increasingly investing in classical music—acquiring rare instruments, funding orchestras, and supporting opera houses—not just for prestige, but as a stable, appreciating asset and a lasting cultural legacy in an ever-changing world
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Un ballo in maschera: the violent Verdi opera that the censors tried to ban

Due to the 'maddening' changes made by scrupulous censors, Verdi'a violent opera might never have seen the light of day, writes Terry Blain
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Classical Music's Secret Code: understanding these 4 concepts will make you a 'super listener'

Our guide to the four concepts that will help you to unlock classical music's secret code and become a great listener
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Meet Hugo, the dog who loves to duet with Pavarotti

Hugo, aka Opera Dog, is an adorable Golden Retriever with a passion for opera. And for the voice of one operatic superstar in particular...
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How they voted: The Best Film Scores of All Time, as chosen by over 60 film and TV composers...

We asked over 60 of today's very best film and television composers to tell us which scores would be in their top five of all time, and they didn't disappoint.
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You don't know these 10 Mozart works - but you really should

So you think you know your Wolfgang? Misha Donat uncovers 10 works you might not have heard before...
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Explore the lives and works of classical music's finest composers

Greatest Recordings

Our recommendations of essential additions to your listening library

Albums of the week

A selection of the best reviewed albums from the latest issue of BBC Music Magazine

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