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Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits such as "The Last Emperor" and "The Revenant," has died. He was 71.

Japan's recording company Avex said in a statement on April 2 that Sakamoto died on March 28 while undergoing treatment for cancer.

After a year that saw concert venues go dark and stages moved online, an empty storefront in New York has offered a glimmer of hope to artists and audiences ravenous for live music.

The expected opening of the new building of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO), which aims to be one of the leading music centers in the world, is a few days away.

The foundation of the building was laid 23 years ago in 1826 and has been under construction for years. It will open its doors to art lovers with a magnificent concert to be held on Dec. 3.

The Children's Choir of the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) won the grand prix at the 8th International Sibelius Festival in Finland. The radio choir became an uncontested winner in the category "Children's Choirs" with singers up to the age of 16.