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The great film composer Ennio…

The great film composer Ennio Morricone would have turned 97 today

Classic FM 10.Nov.25

Stolen Instrument: Viola

Stolen Viola, Hungary: Viola

musicalchairs 10.Nov.25

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2 new jobs added to musicalchairs:
Library Assistant - Jerwood Library of the Performing Arts, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
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musicalchairs 10.Nov.25

Course: Violin masterclass with Taras Pecheny

Course, Croatia 08 - 12 Jan 2026

musicalchairs 10.Nov.25

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1 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Bassoon: Rieger tip profiling machine and Potratz hardness tester
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musicalchairs 10.Nov.25

1 new jobs added to…

1 new jobs added to musicalchairs:
2e cor et utilit / 2nd horn and utility, Orchestre symphonique de Qubec
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musicalchairs 09.Nov.25

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1 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Cello: Cello, Reinhard Heinzel 1988
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musicalchairs 09.Nov.25

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1 new jobs added to musicalchairs:
Un hautbois solo, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
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musicalchairs 09.Nov.25

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3 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Oboe: Marigaux 901
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Violin: Fine violin by Louis DLLING, Markneukirchen ca. 1880 with bow by Heinz…

musicalchairs 09.Nov.25

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Thank you, Seoul! As our last evening in Korea comes to a close, we feel deeply grateful for the warm welcome we have received here. We can't wait to return!
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Berliner Philharmoniker 09.Nov.25

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May the force be with you!
The Bach Choir and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform Duel of the Fates under Anthony Gabriele at Classic FM Live at the Movies.…

Classic FM 09.Nov.25

Happy 60th birthday to…

Happy 60th birthday to beloved Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel!

Classic FM 09.Nov.25

This week is definitely the highlight week of my life, says Sunwook Kim of his concerts with the Berliner Philharmoniker in Se...

This week is definitely the highlight week of my life, says Sunwook Kim of his concerts with the Berliner Philharmoniker in Seoul. Before his performances of Schumanns Piano…

Berliner Philharmoniker 09.Nov.25

Course: CALL FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS / Contemporary percussion ensemble

Course, Italy 28 Feb - 11 May 2026

musicalchairs 09.Nov.25

1 new instrument sales added…

1 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Bassoon: Bassoon Moosmann No.96 Small Hands Great Sound!
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musicalchairs 08.Nov.25

1 new instrument sales added…

1 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Bassoon Crook/Bocal: Bassetto contrabassoon bocal
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musicalchairs 08.Nov.25

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Here are some of our favourite listeners finding calm during the fireworks.
Join Charlotte Hawkins from 5pm for Pet Classics, a soothing mix of classical music specially selected…

Classic FM 08.Nov.25

Join us for a delicious cup…

Join us for a delicious cup of coffee with violist Kyoungmin Park at her favourite caf in her native Seoul. On the day after our arrival, we spoke about what it means for her to…

Berliner Philharmoniker 08.Nov.25

1 new instrument sales added…

1 new instrument sales added to musicalchairs:
Bassoon: Mnnig 214 Diamant $17,000 OBO
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musicalchairs 08.Nov.25

Sunwook Kim joins the…

Sunwook Kim joins the Berliner Philharmoniker in Seoul as the soloist in Schumanns Piano Concerto, conducted by Kirill Petrenko. As a special treat for our followers, he performed…

Berliner Philharmoniker 08.Nov.25

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The great film composer Ennio…

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Course: Violin masterclass with Taras Pecheny

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