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From fulfilling funerary functions, to eulogising friends and fellow artists, or lamenting the waste of war: here are some of the finest examples of music written in mourning.

The Russian pianist talks about his recent triumph at the Classic Piano International Competition in Dubai – and how his opposition to the war in Ukraine has changed his musical life.

A unique spectacle in the landscape of international competitions, this year's Grieg Competition crowns Japanese pianist Fuko Ishii at the end of a rich week of events.

We spoke to Japanese pianist Ryoma Takagi on how he found a second home in Bergen, Norway, and what came after his win.

The Nordic countries have produced some of the best-known works in the classical canon. But there is a wealth of music in the work of the region's four main composers that remains underappreciated. 

A quick tour around the fjords, medieval buildings, art and music of Norway's second city - and perhaps the world's most beautifully set recital hall, at the Edvard Grieg Museum.