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Sakari Oramo: ‘Britain was my destiny’
Finland’s Sakari Oramo talks to Ivan Hewett about the challenges of becoming the BBCSO’s new chief conductor – and his uncanny sense of homecoming
Gramophone
The London International Players are helping to bring classical music to new audiences
Arts Journal
Renée Fleming cancels UK for family emergency
Renée Fleming has cancelled a keenly-awaited orchestral concert in Oxford today. Her replacement will be Sylvia Schwarz
The Guardian
Just don’t call it ‘indie classical’
Nico Muhly, Olafur Arnalds and new generation of composers are successfully transposing classical tropes to a rock setting
ABQ Journal
New classical music organization debuts
Led by Artistic Director David Oberg, ‘Orchestra of Discovery’ in Albuquerque debuts Tuesday, Nov. 5 as small chamber ensemble
Incorporated Society of Musicians
HMRC agrees to reverse National Insurance rules
Good news for professional musicians as HMRC agrees to reverse National Insurance rules
Digital Music News
Head North: Ontario Sets Aside $45 Million to Fund Its Music Industry…
The province of Ontario has set aside $45 million CAD (~$43M USD) for a new Ontario Music Fund
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Es klingt wie ein wehmütiges, spätes Wiedersehen: Anne-Sophie Mutter hat nach fast 30 Jahren wieder ein Studioalbum mit den Berliner Philharmonikern aufgenommen. Auf “Dvořák” interpretiert die große deutsche Geigerin ein leidenschaftlich-romantisches Violinkonzert
The Telegraph