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In our news today, Sir Jonathan Mills speaks about the “domination of London” in culture and politics, Dudamel Fellows announces 2016/17 partcipating conductors, and a live symphony orchestra will perform the entire Harry Potter film score in a new series of concerts. Also, Britain’s church bell ringers don’t limit themselves to sunday services, and John Williams confirms he will score eighth Star Wars film.
The Times
London’s ‘domination of culture’ must now end, says ex-director
Sir Jonathan Mills, who curated his final international festival programme in 2014, said the “domination of London” in culture and politics could no longer be sustained.
Classical Music Magazine
Dudamel Fellows 2016/17 announced
Paulo Bortolameolli, Elim Chan and Kachun Wong have been announced as Dudamel Fellows for 2016/17. They will participate in the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s orchestral, education and community programmes, and will also receive personal mentoring.
The Guardian
Daniel Barenboim on ageing, mistakes and why Israel and Iran are twin brothers
At 73, the conductor is still lobbying presidents and bellowing at the violins in five languages. But has his passion project – an orchestra of players from across the Middle East – achieved any real change?
Evening Standard
Fans will get the chance to hear music from the films performed in their entirety by a live symphony orchestra, with music from the first film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone kicking off proceedings.
The New York Times
Britain’s Church Bell Ringers Don’t Limit Themselves to Sunday Services
There are about 5,000 churches in Britain, and almost everyone lives within hearing range of one of them. Bell-ringing enthusiasts are called campanologists, and the country has about 40,000 of them.
CMUSE
John Williams confirms he will score eighth Star Wars film
John Williams, Hollywood’s most decorated film composer, has relieved Star Wars fans by confirming that he will be scoring the soundtrack for the upcoming eighth film in the series.
nmz
Zeitung: Bund erwägt Übernahme der Berliner Philharmoniker
Der Bund hat einem Zeitungsbericht zufolge Interesse an einer Übernahme der Berliner Philharmoniker. Kulturstaatsministerin Monika Grütters (CDU) schwebe im Rahmen der Verhandlungen für den neuen Hauptstadtkulturvertrag ein finanzielles Engagement für das weltberühmte Ensemble vor.
Klassik heute
Musikfest Bremen 2016 vor dem Start
Am Samstag, 20. August, beginnt mit der Großen Nachtmusik das 27. Musikfest Bremen. Beim Eröffnungsabend „Große Nachtmusik“ stehen 27 Konzerte in drei Zeitschienen rund um den illuminierten Bremer Marktplatz auf dem Programm.
Musik heute
Instrumentalwettbewerb Markneukirchen für Streicher ausgeschrieben
Der Internationale Instrumentalwettbewerb Markneukirchen wendet sich im kommenden Jahr an junge Musiker der Fächer Viola und Kontrabass. Bewerbungen aus aller Welt würden bis zum 31. Januar 2017 angenommen.
BBC Proms Team @bbcproms Our Virtual Orchestra is nearly complete, but you can still take part! UK kazoo players: your time has come. http://bbc.in/2bG0wmu
Tido Music @tidomusic Slow practice…#Rachmaninov did it! Excellent article by @PractisingPiano on how to enjoy ultra-slow practice http://ow.ly/NWFe303hYgP
BR Klassik @BR_Klassik In voller Länge nachhören: die Oper “Thaïs” von Jules Massenet beim @SbgFestival mit @PlacidoDomingo u @MarinaRebeka http://bit.ly/2aYtmbx
A live symphony orchestra will perform the entire Harry Potter film score in a new series of concerts. Credit: Warner Bros