BACKThe Guardian
Avant-garde opera director Gerard Mortier dies aged 70
Belgian former artistic director of Madrid’s Teatro Real is praised as ‘visionary and generous figure.’
The Fly music magazine closes after nearly 15 years
Free monthly magazine that was once UK’s biggest-read music title hit by ‘current market conditions’ including collapse of HMV.
BBC News
First BBC Young Musician jazz award won by saxophonist
Teenage saxophonist Alexander Bone has won the first jazz prize to be awarded as part of the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year competition.
The Telegraph
Young musicians to ‘miss out’ after scrapping of EU download levy
Plans by the European Union to raise a levy on the sale of iPads and tablets to help young musicians benefit from downloads have been blocked by the British government.
The Japan Times
‘Deaf’ composer Samuragochi says he’s sorry for deceiving
A month after the shocking revelation by his ghostwriter, the supposedly “deaf” composer Mamoru Samuragochi apologized Friday for deceiving people. However, the 50-year-old from Hiroshima Prefecture flatly denied composer Takashi Niigaki’s claim that he is not deaf, saying he is preparing to sue Niigaki for defamation.
Classical Music Magazine
Royal Marines Corp of Drums prepares for world’s longest drum roll
The Royal Marines Corps of Drums is to make a world record attempt on the longest group drum roll, with preparations underway for six teams to undertake an ambitious 64-hour roll from 30 April.
Die Zeit
Der große belgische Intendant und Kulturermöglicher Gerard Mortier ist tot. Er starb im Alter von 70 Jahren an einem Krebsleiden.
BBC News