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Guardian
Baghdad’s ballet school: a tiny island of creativity amid inescapable violence
Though the Iraqi capital’s past as a cultural center is a distant memory, the music and ballet school has remained a cultural safe haven for its 500-odd students
Anthony Burgess musical composition discovered
Song based on Shakespeare sonnet found among possessions of woman to whom the writer had dedicated it
Classic FM
World’s smallest portrait of Mozart sells for £218,500
A rare miniature of the composer has been sold for £218,500 at auction.
Classical Source
What does Detroit sound like? This month sees the launch of a new, yearlong partnership between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and American composer Tod Machover.
The Strad
International Boris Goldstein Violin Competition Bern announces shortlisted candidates
Launched by Professor Zakhar Bron, the event takes place from 22 to 31 January 2015
The Stage
Opera Holland Park could receive £5m from council to become independent
Opera Holland Park could become independent from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with the help of a £5 million grant.
New York Times
Metropolitan Opera’s Deficit Swells to $22 Million
The company faces its most serious shortfall in decades, but says a new business model and endowment drive will put it on better footing.
concerti
Interview mit Sol Gabetta: „Ich glaube, du bist süchtig“
Sol Gabettas Erfolgsformel: Nichts erwarten und doch Ziele vor Augen haben – ein Gespräch über Zufriedenheit und emotionale Stärk
Klassik.com
Terumi Oishibashi gewinnt Possehl-Musikpreis 2014
Japanische Schlagzeugerin erhält Preisgeld von 5.000 Euro
Le Figaro
Opéras cherchent chanteurs lyriques à prix abordables
Quand ils ne peuvent s’offrir une distribution de premier plan, souvent trop coûteuse, les directeurs de théâtre font appel à leur flair pour dénicher les perles rares capables de coller à leurs ambitions.
Darren Henley @HENLEYDARREN: The @MayorofLondon launches his visionary #LondonMusicPledge today at #MayorsEducationConference supporting Music Education across London.
BBC Newsnight @BBCNewsnight: The Gospel According to the Other Mary: @katierazz gets exclusive access to new opera http://bbc.in/1xWXNGJ
Royal Opera House @RoyalOperaHouse: Edison announced his phonograph #onthisday in 1877,changing music forever Early recording: http://bit.ly/1xxfmgU ^C
The world’s smallest portrait of Mozart. Photo: Classic FM