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Sunday, 4 October 2026
Dino Madrumuthu’s Sunday classical selection ranged from ballet and opera to film music, alongside news of Gauteng’s liquor-licensing freeze and pressure on orchestral finances.
- 18:01
Gauteng’s government announced a temporary halt to new liquor licences for taverns, saying existing venues must be monitored and licences removed when laws are broken.
- 16:39
The Boston Symphony Orchestra faced possible industrial action after musicians and management failed to agree on contracts and pay rises, with wider financial pressure expected for orchestras.
- 16:49
Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, now one of ballet’s most popular scores, was reportedly neglected during the composer’s lifetime and gained recognition only after his death.
- 17:48
Claudio Arrau’s 1978 recording of Chopin’s 21 nocturnes was recommended for its beauty, nuanced sound and enduring recording quality; listeners’ responses prompted plans for more selections.