Classical music & opera
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John Nicolson responds to Universal Music UK chair after he says artists ‘very happy’ with payments
People
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Conductor laments impact on UK musicians’ careers and describes application as ‘absolute necessity’
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The composer tells Michael Segalov about restful days cooking, walking the dogs and playing Bach on the piano
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