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Washington National Opera is suing its former partner venue for $17 million.

Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center for $17 million

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Gustavo Dudamel is one of today’s most celebrated orchestral conductors

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Marin Alsop is one of the world’s greatest conductors and a fierce supporter for the next generation of maestros.

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Josh Groban sings to the tune of ‘Zadok the Priest’ for operatic Oscars opening sketch

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National Youth Orchestra performs to 3,000 students at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise cameo in ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet

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Tony Iommi and Patrick Doyle lead the musical recognitions in the King’s birthday honours.

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Randy Newman appears on stage for a duet with Taylor Swift at the Hollywood premiere of Toy Story 5.

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Leo Woodall plays a piano prodigy-turned-tuner in new film ‘Tuner’, also starring Dustin Hoffman and Havana Rose Liu.

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Lana Del Rey, Pierce Brosnan, David Arnold

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'O mio babbino caro' - a Puccini aria often performed by soprano Renée Fleming

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Lady Gaga sings US national anthem at Biden inauguration

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Holly and the Ivy.

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

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Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

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