BBC Breakfast viewers were left ‘in bits’ this morning after a pianist with dementia who improvised a tune from just four notes which went viral heard his arrangement played the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Paul Harvey, 80, from Sussex, was visibly overwhelmed after hearing the moving piece – and broke down in tears after he was … Read more
Some of Europe’s most cultural attractions are opening their doors to visitors once again as the continent creeps towards a return to normality following the coronavirus outbreak. Dozens of nations have been forced into lockdown by the pandemic, and flight restrictions have had a huge impact on tourism across Europe. The UK has seen significantly … Read more
Shostakovich’s Symphony No 11 is a remarkable piece with a powerful statement and it’s brilliantly orchestrated by the BBC Philharmonic By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:02 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 2 May 2020 Shostakovich: Symphony No 11 ‘The Year 1905’ BBC Philharmonic, conducted by John Storgårds Chandos, out now … Read more