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Britten
Radio 3 to celebrate Benjamin Britten’s centenary weekend with residency in Aldeburgh
19/06/2013
Britten's 100th birthday to be marked by a weekend of broadcasts from Suffolk this Novemeber
Rachel Podger
Video: Oliver Condy meets Baroque violinist Rachel Podger
18/06/2013
Our editor heads off to Wales to talk Bach and Brecon Baroque with the brilliant violinist
Britten at work
Benjamin Britten archive opens at The Red House, Aldeburgh
18/06/2013
Composer documents on display in the grounds of Britten’s home

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July BBC Music Magazine
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25/06/2012
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Arts Council awards Catalyst Endowment funds
25/06/2012
Wigmore Hall and English National Opera among recipients
BBC proms
BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers’ Competition winners announced
22/06/2012
Three young composers to have their work broadcast on Radio 3
All BBC orchestras and BBC Singers to stay open
21/06/2012
Newly published report recommends all ensembles continue but with ‘substantial savings’
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New Gareth Malone TV series
19/06/2012
Military Wives conductor returns with Sing While You Work
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Musicians enjoy bumper year in Queen’s Birthday Honours
19/06/2012
Gareth Malone and Tasmin Little among the many to receive awards
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Bach Cantata manuscript sells for £337,250
19/06/2012
Private buyer acquires music in Bach’s hand
Chamber music
Vote on your favourite chamber works…
15/06/2012
And win a trip on the Eurostar!
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Haiti launches a music initiative modelled on Venezuela’s El Sistema
15/06/2012
The Haitian government champions classical music for the young
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Anna Netrebko and Erwin Schrott set up charity
14/06/2012
Opera stars announce children's charity
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Music increases children's empathy
13/06/2012
New research suggests importance of playing music together