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The factional anthem: why dictators, leaders and protesters have fought over Beethoven’s Ninth

The spine-tingling symphony has been used and abused for 200 years: from marking the fall of the Berlin Wall to being Hitler’s birthday song. We follow its rocky road to this year’s Proms

The Guardian - UK

The 50 most metal movie moments ever

From the sinister appearance of Count Orlok to Iron Man rocking out to AC/DC, these are the 50 most metal movie moments ever

Metal Hammer

Subdued, sleepy and despised by snobs: how minimalist piano eclipsed classical music

Their soothing tones and hypnotic arpeggios amass gigantic listening figures on ‘chill’ Spotify playlists, but composers such as Nils Frahm are shunned by the classical world

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New on Peacock in August 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here's everything coming to Peacock in August 2024, including a Stephen Curry comedy and John Woo's 'The Killer'

Tom’s Guide

BBC Proms festival goers faint in sweltering Royal Albert Hall

A sudden thump can be heard twice around 15 minutes into a live recording of the Beethoven performance

The Independent UK

BBC Prom 14 at the Royal Albert Hall: Beethoven, Bruckner and Tüür review – dynamic and playful

Soloist Yunchan Lim brought the swing to this captivating blend of orchestra and piano

Evening Standard

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Sunday, July 28 (#413)

Need help with Connections #413? Here are some hints and the answers.

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John Eliot Gardiner’s departure could usher in generational change for period-instrument performance

At his best, Gardiner’s take on classical repertoire could be thrillingly alive – but after stepping down from his ensembles following a violent outburst, his career is uncertain

The Guardian - UK

First Night of the Proms review – a thrilling adventure ride

A seemingly safe ticket – Handel, Bruckner, Clara Schumann and Beethoven’s Fifth – became in the hands of Elim Chan and the BBCSO a dazzling, joyous launch night

The Guardian - UK

Is this 20-year-old the greatest pianist of our times? Yunchan Lim, the Korean about to electrify the Proms

His dazzling playing brought a conductor to tears and sent him viral – and he’s still being looked after by his mum. As he prepares to make his Proms debut, we meet the ‘unbelievable talent’

The Guardian - UK

BBC Proms 2024: classical experts on their top Royal Albert Hall picks from Beethoven to Sam Smith

Ahead of Prom season kicking off this weekend here’s what to book, from those in the know

Evening Standard

Sonata for Broken Fingers review – chamber opera of Stalin’s terror fails to grip

Joe Cutler’s new work – premiered here by BCMG – is an awkward mix of fact and fantasy that adds up to less than the sum of its parts

The Guardian - UK

Beethoven: Complete String Quartets album review – up there with the best

The group’s complete Beethoven quartet cycle – brought together now ins a single set – showcases their characteristically clear and elegant style

The Guardian - UK

"Celine Dion" doc director on disability

"I Am: Celine Dion" director talks disability, resilience & showing the frightening extent of the singer's disorder

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Renowned Scottish orchestral conductor dies at 92

THE internationally renowned Scottish orchestral conductor James Loughran has died at the age of 92, his family have announced.

The Guardian - UK

‘A set of clues to who they are’: artists and authors on their marvellous mantelpieces

Fascinated by the objects on his mum’s fireplace and what they say about her, Orlando Gili embarked on a project to capture creatives’ collections

The Guardian - UK

Let’s be ruled by lot, but not any old lot

Brief letters: Latin and Beethoven qualification | Paul Foot, class traitor | Tory disarray | Mary Poppins’ robin | Taylor v Trump

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‘Beyond the Bassline’: 500 years of Black music in Britain

Music is the touchpaper for this superb social-history exhibition at the British Library, London

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The Guardian - UK

Beethoven: Complete Symphonies album review – perfectly adequate but perfectly forgettable

Though the sound is lean and bright, and the articulation of the strings wonderfully crisp, this rehash of Beethoven’s Symphonies lacks character and excitement

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Igor Levit, Renaud Capuçon, Julia Hagen; Manchester Camerata: Disruptors review – ringing successes

Three soloists collaborate to singular effect playing Brahms, while vibrant works old and new are performed by the Camerata ensemble

WhatToWatch

A Gentleman in Moscow episode 7 recap: Rostov the spy

In A Gentleman in Moscow episode 7, Rostov must reconcile with a new era in Russia as the future of him and his loved ones hangs in the balance.

The Guardian - UK

Beethoven: Violin Sonatas 1, 6 and 8 album review – characterful and infectiously gleeful

The easeful interplay between pianist Alasdair Beatson and violinist Viktoria Mullova stands out on these three sunny sonatas

The Guardian - UK

‘Musical soulmates’: the extraordinary story of The Piano sensation Lucy and her doting teacher

Lucy Illingworth wowed audiences on the TV talent show, but her journey started as a toddler with dedicated tutor Daniel Bath. Now, a documentary shows how they did it – and the shocking moment a royal disaster almost stopped them

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32 reasons to love St. Bernards

The reasons to love St. Bernards are practically endless, here are 32 reasons to start with.

The Guardian - UK

BBC unveils 2024 Proms lineup: Daniel Barenboim, Daleks and disco

The 81-year-old conductor makes a rare UK visit with his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, while Yo-Yo Ma, Doctor Who, Florence Welch, Sam Smith and Rule, Britannia! all feature

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