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FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss

Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.

Titanic Explorer on Shipwrecks, Mortality, and Hope

Legendary Canadian undersea explorer Joe MacInnis, 88, shares profound insights from a life of discovery, from the Titanic to the North Pole, revealing how the 'cruel sea' is our greatest teacher. Discover his urgent message for our planet.

Share Your Views on Music Produced by AI

The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.

Free London Music Showcase in Hackney

Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!

First lightning discovered on Mars by NASA

NASA scientists detect electrical discharges in Martian atmosphere using Perseverance rover's instruments. Discovery could impact future human exploration and understanding of Mars climate.

Benedetti's super-polished jam session wows London

Violinist Nicola Benedetti delivered a captivating evening of musical canapés at the Royal Albert Hall with her unconventional ensemble. A celebration of a virtuoso still at the top of her game.

900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved

After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.

Hania Rani's Atmospheric Premieres at Barbican Hall

Polish composer Hania Rani premiered two compelling new works, 'Shining' and 'Non Fiction', with the Manchester Collective at London's Barbican Hall. A review of the ethereal and absorbing storytelling.

Lost Bach organ works discovered after 35-year quest

Musicologist Peter Wollny's 35-year journey authenticates two lost Bach chaconnes, performed for the first time in 300 years at Leipzig's St Thomas church. Discover the fascinating detective story.

Huddersfield Music Festival Opens with Bold Performances

The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.

AI Pop Star Xania Monet Secures $3m Record Deal

Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.

Petrenko's Brahms: A Landmark Recording

Discover Kirill Petrenko's dynamic new recording of Brahms's First Symphony and Tragic Overture with the Berlin Philharmonic. Stream the album now on Apple Music and Spotify.

Avril Coleridge-Taylor: A Composer's Legacy Revealed

Explore the remarkable story of Avril Coleridge-Taylor, whose 1936 piano concerto receives its premiere recording, revealing her complex legacy as a mixed-race British composer navigating identity and politics.

Ólafsson's Opus 109: A Transcendent Beethoven Album

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson's new concept album 'Opus 109' on Deutsche Grammophon offers a breathtaking reinterpretation of Beethoven, linking him to Bach and Schubert. Stream it now on Apple Music and Spotify.

White House Discussed CNN Hosts in Paramount Takeover Bid

Larry Ellison and White House officials discussed potential CNN programming changes, including axing hosts Trump dislikes, during Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery acquisition talks. Explore the political implications.

NASA Images Show Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas

NASA releases stunning close-up pictures of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, a rare visitor from another star system. Discover how to spot this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event from the UK.

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