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Sex isn’t what sells classical music, Nicola Benedetti says
Women in classical music are not successful because of their looks, Nicola Benedetti says, as she admits the idea that ‘sex sells’ “really p—– me off.”
Guardian
Bach fans petition to rescue composer’s Weimar house from car park
Fans including Nobel prizewinner JM Coetzee petition to buy site where composer lived in his 20s – currently in use as a car park.
BBC Music Magazine
The Royal Opera House announces its 2014-15 season
Special prices for students mark an opening night ‘dedicated to the next generation.’
Gloucester Cathedral pays tribute to WW1 composer
Gloucester Cathedral has unveiled a new stained glass window celebrating the life and work of local composer and poet Ivor Gurney.
Classic FM Online
Scientists “growing Beethoven’s ear” on mouse
A new scientific study has reportedly managed to grow an ear on the back of a mouse that has what is believed to be the same DNA as Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Kings College Choir
Kings College Choir announces major change
As a result of regulatory pressure, the Choir of King’s College Cambridge is to stop using boy trebles, it was announced today.
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Der Zürcher Chefdirigent Lionel Bringuier im Gespräch. Ein prominenter Philharmoniker sagte vor kurzem, am Ende brauche es vor dem Orchester immer einen Feldherrn.
Classical music on twitter
Jessica Duchen: @jessicaduchen “SHOCK: BBC RADIO 3 IS SOLD TO RUSSIAN OLIGARCH http://jessicamusic.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/shock-move-at-bbc-radio-3-sold-to.html”
Bachtrack: @bachtrack “What are your favourite classical music festival memories? Share them and you could win tickets! http://ow.ly/v7JmU”
Guardian Culture Professionals: @GdnCulturePros “From 24-hour plays to co-op leasing, artists are ditching traditional residencies for DIY options http://bit.ly/1dJSbZv”
The Forge: @TheForgeCamden “The Royal Academy of Music present their Composers Platform at The Forge tonight – hear original works from… http://fb.me/2IdVWgJtw”
London Symphony Orchestra at St Lukes: @lsostlukes “Back in 2012 we decided to share our space, resources & musicians with emerging composers – and @lsosoundhub was born http://bit.ly/1dJR1NK”
