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Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him. They weren't able to crack the case of the German composer's deafness or severe stomach ailments. But they did find a…

Scientists have pulled DNA from Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to look for clues about his many health problems and hearing loss

Customers of a McDonald's restaurant in Wrexham will be treated to music by the likes of Beethoven and Bach to cool tensions after recent clashes between groups of yobs

The identity of the muse for Für Elise has long puzzled experts. A new book suggests it was named by someone else, after the composer’s death

It takes years of practice and self-discipline to master a skill, to ace playing a musical instrument. But this little kid who is just 5 years old and a self-taught pianist has amazed netizens with his talent.

While WFMT is constantly updating its musical repertory and presenting varied short-run series and specials, an inaugural show like “Sounds Classical” is a rarity.

A musical manuscript handwritten by Ludwig van Beethoven is getting returned to the heirs of the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, whose members had to flee the country to escape the Holocaust

Put simply, this musical thunderclap from the past was a triumph. A cut to his finger early in the concert forced Muti to lead the orchestra sans baton.

The four-page note by the world-renowned musician is being auctioned by the Boston-based company RR Auction.