BACKIn today’s classical news: images of John Lennon found to be worth much more than assumed, Robert von Bahr speaks about his label philosophy at BIS Records, Tonali get the Echo Klassik for their promotion of young talents, and the Royal Festival Hall in London organises two concerts remembering cellist Jacqueline du Pré.
BBC News
Unseen John Lennon images revealed in Liverpool
A set of unseen images of Beatles member found to be worth much more than once assumed, after being kept in “junk drawer” for 30 years.
Music captures the sound of Titan Crane in Scotland
Captured with wind harps and contact microphones, the composition by Michael Begg will be performed at 150ft in the wheelhouse of the crane at the Sonica Festival.
iNews
Composing music for Nintendo’s golden age
After over 30 years in the business, video game composer David Wise has seen the process of creating games — and their music — evolve considerably.
FACT Magazine
Pharrell Williams invests in UK tech startup ROLI
ROLI has been innovating over the past few years with a range of instruments that give musicians more capabilities for expression.
Telegraph
Should music ever be played during rugby matches at Twickenham?
The use of music during international games has attracted strong criticism from traditionalists but the RFU believes the fan research indicates it is “welcomed at the right point”, particularly celebrating England tries.
TES
Renowned specialist music school in Edinburgh faces closure due to budget cuts
Campaigners say the City of Edinburgh Music School is unique in the UK.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Ein Notenblatt, eine Originalhandschrift von Johann Sebastian Bach, darf sich nun zum Weltdokumentenerbe zählen. Und ausnahmsweise einen Tag lang aus dem Tresor hinaus unter die Feiernden.
neue musikzeitung
Das Label, bei dem nicht vergriffen ist
Robert von Bahr über seine Firmenphilosophie und sein Label BIS Records.
concerti
Für die Klassikliebhaber von morgen
Seit sieben Jahren beeindruckt TONALi mit ihrer Jugendarbeit, nun erhält das Kulturprojekt den ECHO Klassik für Nachwuchsförderung.
El País
“Cantar ópera es como hacer el amor”
El Teatro de la Maestranza lanza una web para conocer las bambalinas del edificio, las vivencias de los intérpretes y ofrecer clases magistrales.
The News York Times
Remembering Jacqueline du Pré, an Icon of the Cello
On Oct. 28 and 29, Mr. Barenboim is marking the 30th anniversary of her death with two concerts at the Royal Festival Hall in London in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, a British charity.
Jacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim in the 1960s.
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