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In today’s news, violinist Nicola Benedetti treats classical music like broccoli, The Catskill High Peaks Festival brings together renowned musicians, pedagogues and international students, and The New York Times reports on an orchestral concert to benefit the Black Lives Matter movement. Also, the international competition “Das Lied” will be held in Heidelberg in 2017, and the BBC Proms joins forces with 59 Productions and cellist Sol Gabetta to create a new film.
The Telegraph
Nicola Benedetti: Treat classical music like broccoli
The establishment has spent years trying to make classical music cool, enticing a new generation with a series of well-meaning projects. But the solution to teaching children to love classical music could be much simpler: sit them down and make them listen.
The Times
They can be Heroes, just for one Prom
The musicians Marc Almond, John Cale and Laura Mvula are to lead a tribute to David Bowie at a late-night Prom.
Classical Music Magazine
BBC Proms mark cello focus with short film
The BBC Proms has joined forces with 59 Productions and cellist Sol Gabetta to create a new film.
Broadwayworld
Bridge Street Theatre to Host Catskill High Peaks Festival’s „Music from High Peaks“
Renowned faculty and international rising young artists from the Catskill High Peaks Festival fill Bridge Street Theatre’s newly refurbished performance space with an exuberant display of virtuosity and talent.
The New York Times
For Black Lives Matter, Classical Music Steps In
In the wake of last week’s shootings, an orchestral concert to benefit the Black Lives Matter movement, scheduled for Wednesday night at the Cooper Union, has become tragically timely.
The Washington Post
Songwriting team hopes to soon have its Cinderella moment at the Broadway ball
The musical theater writing duo of Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler would like to clear up a common misconception about their most popular song: “Taylor the Latte Boy” is not an anthem of unrequited love.
The Strad
5 ways to improve playing in thirds
Tips for hand position, bow distribution and intonation from The Strad Archive.
Klassik heute
Bund fördert Barenboim-Said Aklademie
Die Staatsministerin für Kultur und Medien, Monika Grütters, fördert den Bau der Barenboim-Said Akademie für junge Musiker aus dem Nahen Osten mit 20 Millionen Euro. Auch die Betriebskosten sollen künftig vom Bund aus dem Haushalt der Kulturstaatsministerin finanziert werden.
Internationaler Wettbewerb “Das Lied” ab 2017 in Heidelberg
Der 2009 von Gesangslegende Thomas Quasthoff ins Leben gerufene Internationale Wettbewerb „Das Lied“ findet vom 28. Februar bis zum 4. März 2017 erstmals in Heidelberg statt.
klassikinfo.de
Harte Zeiten für Bayreuth-Besucher
Das Bayreuther Festspielhaus verfügt über die vermutlich unbequemsten Opernsitze der Welt. Fünf Stunden Wagner werden hier schnell zu einer Herausforderung für Rücken und Beine, selbst für ausgesprochene Fans des Meisters.
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Nicola Benedetti photographed at the University of Edinburgh. Credit: Getty