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Musical encounters of the cinematic kind

Films have provided some of the most popular and recognisable melodies in popular culture, from The Piano to Amélie (pictured). Swiss-based classical pianist See Siang Wong has recorded an album of film classics, including from those two films, which has topped the classical music charts in Britain.

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I write articles on the Swiss Abroad and “Quirky Switzerland” as well as daily/weekly briefings. I also translate, edit and sub-edit articles for the English department and do voiceover work for videos. Born in London, I have a degree in German/Linguistics and was a journalist at The Independent before moving to Bern in 2005. I speak all three official Swiss languages and enjoy travelling the country and practising them, above all in pubs, restaurants and gelaterias.

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