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Henri Dutilleux
23/05/2013
The great French composer has died at the age of 97
Edward Elgar
23/05/2013
BBC Radio 3 announces extensive coverage of British music throughout June.
Nicola Benedetti
20/05/2013
Competition to include a Jazz Award for the first time

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Swan Lake
20/05/2013
A Mariinsky performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake will be broadcast live using 3D technology
Valentina Nafornita
17/05/2013
This month’s issue of BBC Music Magazine comes with a film of winning performances from the festival’s history - from Karita Mattila in 1983 to the most recent winner, Valentina Naforniţă, in 2011
Andris Nelsons
16/05/2013
Latvian conductor to take over from James Levine at one of America's most-respected orchestras
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16/05/2013
Tenor Alfie Boe, composer Rachel Leach and guitarist Gary Ryan recognised for outstanding contributions to music
Kirill Karabits
15/05/2013
Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly and pianist Steven Osborne also recognised by the Royal Philharmonic Society
Brodsky Quartet
14/05/2013
Year-long celebration of chamber music includes pieces as voted for by you!
Nicola Benedetti
14/05/2013
Enjoy a pre-concert reception before hearing Nicola Benedetti live in concert
Wagner Dream
10/05/2013
New production to feature an ancient language that the Buddha would have spoken
Tannhäuser
09/05/2013
A production of Tannhäuser in Düsseldorf has been cancelled after causing ‘psychological and physical stress’ to audiences
08/05/2013
Maverick English composer dies aged 53
Osmo Vanska
03/05/2013
Music director will step down if Orchestra does not settle its disputes soon