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Amazing architecture: RIBA reveals its shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025

Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.

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Every Valley: The Story of Handel’s Messiah review – hallelujah! A fresh take on the composer’s much-loved work

By revealing the murky circumstances in which it was created, Charles King’s fascinating history of the oratorio shows it in a new light

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Aria ready for 'The Jamie Raskin Oratorio'? - Roll Call

“I am honored and touched beyond measure and also somewhat dumbfounded by the whole thing,” the Maryland Democrat said.

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Rock on, Shostakovich, Handel, Ravel: lives of great composers hit the screens

Torment, rebellion and tragedy are major themes as a rash of new biopics highlight the achievements and challenges of the musically gifted

The Guardian - UK

Dickens! Hendrix! Johnson! Inside London's most historic houses

Author Alice Loxton uncovers some of the capital’s historic gems — like the townhouse that was home to both Handel and Hendrix

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Museum of Art commissions new musical work on Handel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will premiere 'Handel: Made in America,' a musical composition that explores the historical context of Handel's music within...

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Classical music blends the familiar with the new for robust programs for holiday season

Amid all the variety, one work remains a Chicago-area staple:stands out: Handel’s “Messiah,” with several groups offering their takes on the beloved oratorio.

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Chicago embraces Apollo’s Fire, a baroque orchestra based in Cleveland

Ensemble deepens its connection to the city, filling a void for performances of early music in period instruments.

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Lamb’s ears, eel pie and plenty of claret: London museum showcases Handel’s love of food

The baroque composer was passionate about food and music, as celebrated at the refurbished Handel & Hendrix in London museum reopening this month

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Lloyd Webber has written a new composition for Charles III's coronation

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer who created the scores for blockbuster musicals such "The Phantom of the Opera'' and "Evita,'' has written the anthem for King Charles III's coronation.

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Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer who created the scores for blockbuster musicals such as “Cats,’’ “The Phantom of the Opera’’ and “Evita,’’ has written the anthem for King Charles III’s coronation, adapting a piece of church music that encourages singers to make a “joyful noise.”

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King Charles's coronation to feature 12 new pieces of music

Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music will play at the coronation of Britain's King Charles at Westminster Abbey this May, including Greek Orthodox music, Buckingham Palace said, with the 18th century "Zadok the Priest" also to be featured.

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