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As he kicks off a new nationwide tour, Gareth Malone reflects on the legacy of The Choir , his impending 50th birthday and the new wellness rituals keeping him in shape

...of singing well, so Judi Spiers decided to push herself out of her comfort zone and attend an Abba retreat!

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Jan Smaczny is enthralled by Isabelle Faust’s unique approach to the demanding material of Bach’s little-known violin works JS Bach Sonatas for Violin and Continuo Isabelle Faust (violin); Kristin von