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The Romantic masterpiece ‘rediscovered’ via Ouija board – then seized by the Nazis

Jessica Duchen tells the extraordinary story of how a message from beyond the grave led to a race to resurrect and perform an important 19th-century work
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The Dance of Death (1493) by Michael Wolgemut © Getty Images

The 7 most gleefully ghoulish pieces about death and the afterlife

Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin chooses his favourite pieces inspired by death and spirituality
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Luigi Cherubini's Médée... Is this the most shockingly bloody opera of all time?

With its blood-spattered ending and challenging title role, this Greek tragedy-inspired opera is not for the faint-hearted, George Hall reveals
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Buried treasure: 12 timeless masterpieces you've probably never heard

From Amy Beach to Hector Berlioz, here are 12 unjustly neglected masterpieces that are crying out to regain their place in the repertoire
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Lust, greed, corruption: why Wagner's Ring Cycle will always be the greatest show on earth

Whether simply a tale of demigods, dwarves and dragons or a deeply symbolic work, Wagner’s Ring cycle has had a profound impact on both arts and politics. Terry Blain tells its story - and considers its legacy
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These 11 musical works were way ahead of their time

These 11 radical masterpieces bent time, broke rules, and changed the future of music forever
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The 15 greatest openings in classical music... How many do you know?

What are the most memorable openings in classical music? Jeremy Pound and Steve Wright explore 15 of the best known, some of which have entirely outshone the works that follow
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Debussy changed music forever. These 12 works prove it

Pianist George Lepauw guides us through the Debussy works he thinks any non-classical music fan would enjoy
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