André Previn dies at the age of 89

His manager told the BBC he died at his home in New York on Thursday morning.

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Can Stradivarius violins weather climate change?

The forest where the wood for Stradivarius violins comes from has been used for 300 years to build some of the best string instruments in the world.

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Pupils at this primary school are told to sit quietly at lunch and listen to Mozart

PRIMARY school children are being encouraged to sit quietly at lunchtime... while listening to classical music.

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Daniel Barenboim Seemed Untouchable. Now He’s Accused of Bullying.

Mr. Barenboim said that the accusations were part of a campaign to stop him from continuing as music director of the Staatsoper.

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra plays on, and with gusto, despite no new contract

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra continues to perform, even though the musicians and management still haven't agreed to a new contract.

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Birmingham's Symphony Hall celebrates UK first as Indian symphony orchestra perform

Birmingham's Symphony Hall celebrated a UK first last week as The Symphony Orchestra of India made their UK debut at the venue.

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Evansville Philharmonic finalists announced

Officials with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra are announcing the five finalists for the position of music director.

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