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Smetana Má Vlast: a guide to the great, patriotic Czech work and its best recordings

Woods, fields and a rolling river beguile Mikel Toms as he names the best recordings of the Czech’s famous fond portrayal of his home patch
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Salieri: history has him down as music's sorest loser. He deserves better

A certain portrayal in a seminal classical music film has portrayed Salieri as Mozart's deadly rival - and possibly his killer. Is there any truth in this?
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Are audiences still biased against works by female composers?

A decade ago, concert venues began to promote more works by women; but, asks Jessica Duchen, has that trend inspired change in the long term?
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Comedy music duo TwoSet Violin announce the end of their partnership

Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen will no longer perform as TwoSet Violin after 11 years together
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'A beautiful beating heart, even when it was filthy': author Lemony Snicket on his musical inspirations

The author of A Series of Unfortunate Events shares the music that has shaped his life and career
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The opera with live sex and body piercing that has audiences vomiting in the aisles

The opera 'Sancta', by the Austrian choreographer Florentina Holzinger, features unsimulated sex, live piercing, and plenty of fake and real blood
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