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Grimes on the Beach #5 Curtain up

The metaphorical curtain rises on Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh beach

Exclusive performances, interview and downloadable podcast

Violinist Amadéus Leopold

Performs Schubert-Liszt

'Peter Grimes' picture gallery

Composer Eric Whitacre

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An oblique look at the piano's role in classical music and beyond

Why everyone should learn to play an instrument, and how to do it

The Complete Works

Debussy on period instruments

The first of four listening diaries

Behind the scenes beauty at Le nozze di Figaro

The tale of a fisherman and his suspicious small-town neighbours

Musical prodigy or happy to play for fun? Find out the answer!

Playing the prepared piano

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