Here's Prince Casually Owning George Gershwin's "Summertime" in Rehearsal

By Daniel Ross, ClassicFM London

We know Prince was a master of many genres, but this video shows more.

The multifaceted singer-songwriter was known for skipping merrily through a whole variety of genres, sometimes in a single song, but this intimate (for a stadium) soundcheck shows that he knew his way around a Gershwin number too.

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Twelve Mind-Widening Pieces Taking You Beyond Classical Music

By Sarah Neufeld, ClassicFM London

Sarah Neufeld knows all about pushing the boundaries of her instrument: as a violinist with Canadian indie rock titans Arcade Fire and equally as an experimental solo artist, she's become a torchbearer for expanding listeners' minds. So who better than her to provide us with a superb playlist of modern works that will rewire your brain a bit?

Here's what she's picked for you:

1. Some - Nils Frahm

2. Atomos XII - A Winged Victory For The Sullen



3. Never The Way She Was - Colin Stetson, Sarah Neufeld



4. Parry: Interruptions (Heart And Breath Nonet): VI French Guitars -yMusic, Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Richard Reed Parry



5. The Candlelight Vigil - Jóhann Jóhannsson



6. Harmonium - Max Richter



7. Part IV - Nico Muhly



8. High Above a Grey Green Sea - Colin Stetson



9. Nijùshichi - Sylvain Chauveau, Stéphane Garin



10. Where The Light Comes In - Sarah Neufeld



11. Ogives/Redisributed - Eluvium



12. Apreludes (In C Sharp Major) - Stars Of The Lid

Beethoven's Fifth Reworked in the Style of Chopin

It’s absolutely exquisite

By Joanna Peskett , Classic FM London

Trust us and take a listen - we reckon you’ll be converted by a bit of ‘Chophoven’.

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We stumbled across this stunning arrangement of the exposition ofBeethoven’s famous 5th symphony, as you might hear it in a 19th century Parisian salon. This Beethoven/Chopin mix-up may be a touch surprising, but what’s not to like? 

Undoubtedly, the arrangement from YouTuber Syd R Duke has gone down a storm, but we still believe this is worthy of more views. One YouTuber commented, “It’s as if Beethoven and Chopin met in an alternate universe to create a lovechild.” We'll leave that image with you - but do take a listen to this gorgeous arrangement...

Read more at http://www.classicfm.com/composers/beethoven/news/symphony-5-style-of-chopin/#MRLMFpYjVVGmOZJg.99