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Meet the musician: Roderick Williams
Roderick Williams At Southbank Centre
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Meet the musician: Roderick Williams

The much-loved baritone and composer explains what he loves about classical music, and how he likes to relate to an audience through his performance.

5 things to know about grand pianos, concert pianists and the Southbank Centre
Paul Lewis in Royal Festival Hall
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5 things to know about grand pianos, concert pianists and the Southbank Centre

How many grand pianos do you think you’d find at the Southbank Centre? Take a guess then find out here.

Who is pianist Beatrice Rana?
Beatrice Rana pianist
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Who is pianist Beatrice Rana?

Find out more about young Italian pianist Beatrice Rana, including awards she’s been nominated for, and concert halls she’s played at.

Kurt Masur: the conductor who brought down a country
Kurt Masur conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra on tour in Germany
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Kurt Masur: the conductor who brought down a country

The remarkable story of how Kurt Masur, Kapellmeister (conductor) of Leipzig’s Gewandhausorchester, helped bring about the end of East Germany.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music
Outside shot of Queen Elizabeth Hall on a sunny day, next to the iconic bright yellow spiral stairs.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music

Discover the connections between our Queen Elizabeth Hall and the evolution of electronic music in the UK.