BACKArts Journal – Slipped Disc
British Conductor, 45, dies after long illness
Graham Jackson, a dedicated general music director in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach dies at the age of 45.
Another Conductor drops out of the BBC Proms
Conductor Thierry Fischer is sick and will miss Thursday’s concert with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
So who would you send out to save the Queen?
Norman Lebrecht defends Lesley Garrett after criticisms of her performance of the English National Anthem grow.
Guardian- Music Blog
A guide to Michael Finnissy’s Music
Tom Service guides his readers through the music of Michael Finnissy.
Gramophone
Minister denies axing New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
New Zealand’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Chris Finlayson has branded the idea of axing the touring group ‘unthinkable.’
BBC Music Magazine
Ripon Cathedral Choir forced to shut
Local merger plan fails to save North Yorkshire school.
Classic FM
Boris Johnson’s Royal Opera House debut
London Mayor Boris Johns joined Placido Domingo and the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House.
Gabriel Prokofiev’s Classical Club night
The grandson Sergei Prokofiev takes over a Bermondsey warehouse to showcase the best in modern composition and performance techniques.
