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Editorial: It’s time to change orchestra auditions
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The truth slowly emerges about the smashed-up flutes at JFK
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Minnesota musicians beg city to take over the empty hall
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Shock my socks off: They wear sneakers in the Vienna Philharmonic
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It’s not just about orchestral shoes. There’s socks to be considered, too
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Death of a cherished luthière
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The best (and worst) orchestra shoes in the world
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Hot video: Possibly the most horrible piano recital of the year
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An upcoming concert in Belgium
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Music business boss dies of pneumonia, aged 51
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House extension is inspired by Satie
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The world’s biggest waste of money comes from IMG Artists…
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The first music baby of 2014 is a tenor’s
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How was batman at the Met? First review here.
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Gergiev donates concert proceeds to Volgograd victims
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We’ve had to update the 2013 top stories list
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‘My smashed instruments brought peace and joy’
The flute virtuoso Boujemaa Razgui, whose instruments were seized…
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Europe’s capitals of culture are Riga and Ikea
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Greek conductor takes his own life
Stergios Neamonitakis, conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Chios…
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Vienna Philharmonic announce 2015 New Year’s conductor
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‘JFK Customs destroyed 11 of my instruments’
A few minutes ago, we reached the flute…
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