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In our news today, 16 year old boy wins Senior Menuhin Competition, UK is once again the world’s No.3 music market and Southbank Centre announces new board appointments. Also, 2016 BBC Proms sells Promming tickets online for the first time and Beyonce gives lessons in classical music.
The Strad
Ziyu He wins Menuhin Competition 2016 Senior Division
Ziyu He has been named the winner of the Menuhin Competition 2016 Senior Division, following a Final held at London’s Royal Festival Hall this evening.
Yesong Sophie Lee wins Menuhin Competition 2016 Junior Division
Yesong Sophie Lee has been named the winner of the Menuhin Competition 2016 Junior Division, following a Final held at London’s Royal Academy of Music this evening.
The Telegraph
Mozart to Beyonce: a lesson in classical music by Radio 3
She may not be to the usual taste of Radio 3 listeners. But pop singer Beyonce is to help introduce a new generation to the wonders of classical music, as the BBC launches a ‘beginner’s guide’ show for the masses.
music week
UK reclaims spot as No. 3 global music market
The UK is once again the world’s No.3 music market, having overtaken Germany, according to figures from the IFPI.
Classical Music Magazine
Southbank Centre announces new board appointments
Southbank Centre has appointed violinist Nicola Benedetti, visual effects pioneer Sir William Sargent, UK property and development leader Michael Hussey and publishing director Venetia Butterfield to its board of governors.
Promming tickets go online for first time in 2016
Concert-goers at the 2016 BBC Proms will be able to purchase Promming tickets online for the first time in the event’s history.
Classicalite
Wilco’s Glenn Kotche Performs ‘Ilimaq,’ John Luther Adams’ Drum Kit Opera
Glenn Kotche, Wilco drummer and contemporary classical renaissance man, will perform his collaboration with composer John Luther Adams in St. Louis this week.
abc news
Bus Carrying Indian Opera Troupe Members Crash, 25 Dead
Police say a bus carrying members of an opera troupe plunged into a gorge in an India forest, killing at least 25 people and leaving another 11 critically injured.
nmz
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern stockt Kulturförderung um zwei Millionen Euro auf
Kulturvereine, Literaturhäuser und Bibliotheken in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern können mit mehr finanzieller Hilfe des Landes rechnen.
Pizzicato
Rektor des Mozarteums vorläufig beurlaubt
Nachdem sich der Universitätsrat zunächst hinter Rektor Siegfried Mauser gestellt hatte, der sich diese Woche in München vor Gericht wegen sexueller Nötigung verantworten muss, hat er ihn jetzt auf eigenen Wunsch vorläufig beurlaubt.
Codex flores
Anna Clyne Preisträgerin des Hindemith-Preises 2016
Die in New York lebende britische Komponistin Anna Clyne erhält in diesem Jahr den mit 20’000 Euro dotierten Hindemith-Preis, den das Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival vergibt.
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@MenuhinComp: 1st Prize winner of #Menuhin100 #London2016 senior section is Ziyu He from China. Congratulations!
@WDR Auftrittsverbot für Hahn @operamrhein http://ow.ly/4mMCDy #Kulturnachrichten
Concert-goers at the 2016 BBC Proms will be able to purchase Promming tickets online for the first time in the event’s history. Photograph: Christina Kenny / published by Classical Music Magazine