Classic FM

New André Rieu release to celebrate orchestra’s 25th anniversary

André Rieu reveals the details of his forthcoming releases on CD and DVD/Blu-Ray, coinciding with the silver jubilee of the Johann Strauss Orchestra.

The Guardian

Benjamin Britten syphilis ‘extremely unlikely’, says cardiologist

Physician who cared for composer in last three years of life casts doubt on new biography revelations over cause of heart failure

Classical Music Magazine

Gergiev move to Munich Phil looks likely

LSO: ‘We cannot comment on any other plans which Valery Gergiev may have.

Gramophone

Violinist Nicola Benedetti launches ‘The Benedetti Sessions’

Weekend of educational concerts, masterclasses and open sessions in collaboration with Glasgow UNESCO City of Music

The Wagnerian

Cornwall Council celebrates 2013 by moving Tristan’s grave to make way for a Bus Stop

The Tristan Stone, said to mark the spot of the real Tristan’s grave [...] has stood in Fowey, in Cornwall since at least the 5th century – but not for much longer.

Slipped Disc

Red alert: all musical instruments entering Germany must now go through the RED customs channel

You will remember the recent cases where violins were seized at German airports. Well, the authorities have today issued clear guidelines

The Strad

Debut for ‘Underground Orchestra’ 

Musician’s charity project nears its climax with London concert

Tonewood goes under the hammer

René Morel and Wurlitzer stocks to be auctioned online

The Guardian

(Written on January 23, 2013 )

Gramophone

Jurowski to bow out of Glyndebourne with a new Ariadne

French opera joins the repertory for Glyndebourne 2013 and the boss’s wife sings Norina

Telegraph

Alexander Sprague – New Faces

Rupert Christiansen introduces promising young tenor Alexander Sprague, who will make his professional stage debut at Edinburgh Festival.

Classic FM

André Rieu new concert DVD with Anthony Hopkins

‘Under The Stars’ is the latest live DVD from the hugely popular André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, released on September 10th.

Gibbons on helium are like opera singers, research says

Gibbons use the same vocal projection techniques as opera singers, according to a new study carried out in Japan.

Adès slams “fungal” Wagner, “waste of space” Brahms

Wagner and Brahms come under fire from Thomas Adès in a new book, with the British composer taking them to task.

Open Democracy

Radio 3 – why it matters, and why it shouldn’t dumb down classical music

The BBC is happy to present classical music as light-weight reality TV – it’s vital that the unique mission and role of Radio 3 shouldn’t slip down the same route.

La Times

Pianist Van Cliburn reveals bone cancer diagnosis

The only classical pianist who has received a ticker-tape parade in New York City, Van Cliburn has announced through his publicist that he has been diagnosed with advanced bone cancer.

Classic FM

(Written on August 29, 2012 )