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The Guardian
Living Symphonies: when an ecosystem becomes an orchestra
24 speakers have been installed in Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent to create a natural symphony.
The Guardian
Why does the BBC assume its audience won’t like new music?
The BBC have cut Harrison Birtwistle’s Sonance Severance 2000 from the televised performance by the National Youth Orchestra. While they suggest that it will be performed in a special programme, concerns are mounting over the BBC’s fear of televising new music.
The Telegraph
Laura Wright: ‘I want to show that strength can be sexy’
Soprano, rugby player and official RFU anthem singer, Laura Wright tells the telegraph all about her perfect weekend and her wish to inspire young female athletes.
The Independent
Salomé’s feminine wiles have inspired writers, painters and musicians for 2,000 years
The independent’s article explores Salome as both an opera and Wilde’s story ahead of the BBC Prom tomorrow and the conversation between Pacino and Stephen Fry at the BFI Southbank, which will be screened nationwide.
The New York Times
The Dissatisfied: To Leave or Not to Leave?
Spectators Walk Out of a Show for Many Reasons
The New York Times
Philharmonie de Paris Prepares to Open Amid Controversy
Die Welt
Der Meister ist tot. Wer wird der neue Meister?
Im schweizerischen Luzern merkt man, wie schwer es ist, einen Nachfolger für das von Claudio Abbado gegründete Festivalorchester zu finden. Auch bei der Musikakademie steht die Nachfolgersuche an.
Klassik.com
Bayreuther Festspiele in der Krise?
Ein Tief über dem Grünen Hügel
Klassik.com
Musikwettbewerb der ARD in München startet
Deutschland sucht den Klassik-Superstar
La Croix
Les 25 ans du festival Sinfonia en Périgord
Le festival célèbre dignement son quart de siècle avec une programmation centrée sur la voix.
Southbank Centre: @Southbankcentre 70 couples are getting married @southbankcentre this weekend! http://j.mp/1rYpqtP #BigWeddingWeekend
Classic FM: @ClassicFM Placido Domingo and @TheSixteen’s Harry Christophers take the Ice Bucket Challenge. Brilliant! http://classfm.co/vYzZOQ #ClassicFMnews
London Bach Society: @bachlive Congrats @MahanEsfahani @BBCRadio3 @BBCInTune on his @GramophoneMag award. He plays JSB’s Well-Tempered Clavier Bk1 at LBS Bachfest 3/4/ Nov
Benjamin Britten: @BrittenOfficial Today at 3pm, Lucy Walker plays and discusses Britten’s solo piano music in his beautiful Library. The Red House itself is open 2-5pm today.
The grass is singing … Living Symphonies
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