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In today’s news, the National Opera Studio will introduce its 2016/17 young artists in concert on 13 October, London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama has appointed Rebecca Gilliver as professor of cello, and musicians in a refugee camp in France record ‘The Calais Sessions’. Also, Winston-Salem Symphony hires first female assistant conductor in its 70-year history, and American president candidates use the power of music to stir the emotions of voters.
The Guardian
Proms musical families: ‘She takes a lot more liberties when she’s playing with me!’
What’s it like to play a cello concerto written by your brother? To conduct your wife? To sing alongside your daughter? Michael Hann meets the classical musicians who are keeping it all in the family this Proms season
Classical Music Magazine
National Opera Studio 2016/17 young artists in concert
The National Opera Studio will introduce its 2016/17 young artists in concert on 13 October. The singers and répétiteurs will present operatic arias and duets just three weeks into the programme.
The Strad
LSO principal cellist Rebecca Gilliver appointed Guildhall School professor
London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama has appointed Rebecca Gilliver as professor of cello from September 2016.
The New York Times
Musicians in a Refugee Camp in France Record ‘The Calais Sessions’
“Khandahar” is one of 13 tracks on “The Calais Sessions,” a benefit album released on July 29 that was recorded in the camp as a collaboration involving about 20 refugees and professional musicians.
Winston-Salem Journal
Winston-Salem Symphony hires first female assistant conductor in 70-year history
Jessica Morel has been named the assistant conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, effective of Aug. 24th, officials said on Wednesday. Morel is the first female full-time assistant conductor in the symphony’s 70-year history.
Limelight Magazine
Opera House to be disrupted until 2021 as upgrade unveiled
The Concert Hall acoustics will be revisited as part of the largest programme of works on the iconic building since it opened in 1973.
EveningStandard
Eska interview: ‘Feeling like you’re not the right size or shade gets to you’
Ahead of her performance at the Roundhouse’s Curtain Call installation, Eska discusses her new album and making it in the music industry.
WQXR
6 US Political Campaigns Set to Classical Music
Since the days of George Washington, who campaigned with the ditty “God Save Great Washington” set to the tune of “God Save the Queen,” American candidates have harnessed the power of music to stir the emotions of voters.
nmz
Joey Alexander – 13-jähriges Wunderkind fasziniert Jazz-Legenden wie Herbie Hancock
Wenn Joey Alexander über den Swing im Jazz redet, dann klingt er wie ein alter Hase im Geschäft. Größen wie Herbie Hancock und Wynton Marsalis feiern ihn als Genie. Dabei braucht der Knirps noch eine extra hohe Bank, um richtig an die Klaviertasten zu kommen.
Klassik heute
Bebersee Festival 27.8.-4.9.2016 im Konzerthangar Groß Dölln
Vom 27. August bis 4. September 2016 treffen sich wieder hochkarätige, international renommierte Solisten in der Schorfheide, um im mittlerweile zum Kultort avancierten Konzerthangar klassischen Musikgenuss auf höchstem Niveau zu bieten.
klassik.com
Lichtenberger Musikpreis 2016 für Pianistin Marina Müllerperth
Die Pianistin Marina Müllerperth erhält den diesjährigen Lichtenberger Musikpreis. Die in diesem Jahr zum siebten Mal verliehene Auszeichnung ist mit 5.000 Euro dotiert.
BBC Radio 3 @BBCRadio3 Enjoy full-length concerts from @edintfest 2016 on air and online at the Radio 3 website. http://bbc.in/2aCC0g9
nmz @musikzeitung Vor Kurt kommen die blue notes – Das 7. Jazzfestival im südschwedischen #Ystad: Man kann in… http://goo.gl/fb/KsX1Qt
klassik.com @klassikcom Sopranistin Patrice Munsel gestorben #Gesang #Sopran #Oper http://klassik.com/?8Jboq
The National Opera Studio will introduce its 2016/17 young artists in concert on 13 October. Photo credit: Ceri Wood