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As we head towards a feverish election campaign, there's one part of the Palace of Westminster that remains forever harmonious. The Parliament Choir is open to anyone who works at the Palace, whatever the job, whatever the party they support. ...

When you see a great Orchestra up on stage it's sometimes easy to forget that it's made up of about a hundred individuals.... all with their own lives, and hopes and dreams. Tom Norris has been ...

Today we meet the ladies of the Fron Male Voice Choir - conductor Ann Atkinson, stepping down after seeing them through their amazing success, and also three members of the Ladies Committee, possibly the choir's staunchest supporters.

Many cultural venues are open for business today, including the ever popular Shakespeare's Globe on London's Bankside. They're presenting a chaotic production called Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker and it's meant to evoke the madness and entertainment of Christmases past. ...

Marry Christmas from Classic FM Arts Daily - May it be full of happiness and cheer - and undoubtedly Carols - especially if you listen to Classic FM today. Carols are at the heart of Christmas, but as ...

The weather's been causing havoc for most people these last few days. Spare a thought for those professional travellers in the music world who's performing commitments mean delays and no-shows are simply not an option. ...

A couple of years back - high up in the Alps, during the Verbier Festival, we bumped into a young and clearly obsessed pianist David Greilsammer. He was in the midst of performing a Mozart marathon... a reprise of a complete cycle which he performed all in one day in Paris! ...

The Cardinall's Musick is celebrating its 20th year. The Ensemble has been described as a jewel in the crown of early-music consorts and specialises in music of the 16th and 17th centuries. We find out how they have built such a fine reputation in the field.

New Zealand songstress Hayley Westenra is on stage at the Barbican in London this evening. She's part of the arts centre's Christmas Festival which has something for just about everyone, including a concert from the Philharmonia - Classic FM's Orchestra on Tour - on the 27th. ...

The celebrations continue unabated at Sage Gateshead - five years old - and shouting and singing about lots of successes in that time. The Arts Venue's chairman Lord Puttnam was on hand to sum up those ...

As the Sage Gateshead continues its celebration of five years in existence, we hear from one Northern Sinfonia player as she prepared for last night's big concert with Evelyn Glennie. Plus we dip again ...

Dame Evelyn Glennie is helping Sage Gateshead - home to Northern Sinfonia, Classic FM's Orchestra in the North East - celebrate its fifth birthday. We hear of some of their exciting plans for the next five years. ...

One of London newest and also smallest venues for Classical music is The Forge in London. It's a fusion of a sicilian restaurant and a specially designed performance space - seating up to 125 people. ...

The 24th annual Christmas Festival continues this evening with a concert by the Choir of Clare College Cambridge which includes three new works! Conductor Timothy Brown talks to Arts Daily about the ever changing make up of the choir, and also the repertoir.