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Now playing Next Art Pre-Raphaelite works inspired by the Old Masters on show in Italy The exhibition is the first to display works by the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones, alongside those of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Bellini. 28/02/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Andrey Gugnin wins at Classic Piano International Competition The prestigious competition featured 70 pianists from around the world, with finalists performing alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in Dubai. 27/02/2024
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Now playing Next Business Jacob Rothschild, financier from family banking dynasty, dies at 87 The financier was chairman of one of the largest investment trusts on the London Stock Exchange until 2019. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Britain's Royal Mint honours George Michael with collectible coins The coins feature Michael wearing his trademark aviator sunglasses and cross-shaped earrings seen in the video for his 1987 hit single, Faith. 26/02/2024
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