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Telegraph
Orchestras and children’s TV producers in line for tax break from Autumn Statement
George Osborne gives unexpected cash boost to firms behind children’s TV shows and opens consultation on orchestra tax relief
Classic FM
Kyung Wha Chung complains about coughing child during ‘tetchy’ comeback concert
During her first London concert in 12 years, the legendary violinist told the parents of a coughing child, ‘Maybe bring her back when she’s older’.
BBC Music Magazine
BBC Concert Orchestra announced as associate orchestra of Southbank
The orchestra will open the Southbank’s major 2015 festival, Changing Britain 1945-2015
Classical Source
Jerrold Holdings wins the Hallé’s Corporate Choir Competition
A 20-strong team from Cheadle-based lender, Jerrold Holdings, has been crowned winner of Hallé’s highly contended Corporate Choir Competition, beating off strong competition from Siemens, First Transpennine Express, PZ Cussons, PwC and ITC Luxury Travel.
BBC News Magazine
Who, what, why: How do you stop people coughing during a classical concert?
A world-renowned violinist has berated the parents of a child who coughed during a concert. How do you keep a tickly throat at bay, and does it matter, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.
Zeit Online
Die rührende Hilflosigkeit der Holzwirtschaft
Wolfgang Büchners Entlassung beim “Spiegel” offenbart die Angst der Verlage vor dem Internet.
Die Welt
So komponierten die Musiker, die im Krieg fielen
Im Ersten Weltkrieg verlor eine Goldene Generation von Komponisten ihr Leben.
Klassik.com
NRW: Höhere Vergütung für Musikhochschullehrer?
275.000 Euro für Tariferhöhung im Jahr 2015
Concerti
In der Welt von… WDR Sinfonieorchester
In unserer Reihe „In der Welt von…“ begleiten wir – vernetzt durch Smartphone und Social Media – Künstler auf Reisen, zu spannenden Projekten und besonderen Ereignissen
Le Figaro
Cirkafrika, un équilibre parfait
Sur la pelouse de Reuilly, à Paris, 48 danseurs, musiciens et acrobates reviennent pour un nouveau spectacle qui évoque l’Afrique en mêlant acrobaties, numéros aériens et gospel.
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With its formula stamped “color, rhythm and good humour,” Cirkafrika conquered the public. Photo: White Rabbit Pictures/Cirque Phenix SSE