In today’s news: St John’s Smith Square announces 12-hour music marathon, applications for NYO Inspire open, and MBW launches inspiring women series, supported by ingrooves music group. Maria José Siri to replace Carmen Giannattasio in “Il trovatore”, Basel Sinfonietta looks back on successful season 16/17, and Ernesto Palacio appointed new director of Rossini Opera Festival.
Classical Music Magazine
St John’s Smith Square announces 12-hour music marathon
St John’s Smith Square will host a free 12-hour music marathon as part of Open House London Weekend.
Music Teacher
Applications for NYO Inspire open
The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) is inviting applications for the 2018 intake of its Inspire scheme. Those selected for the programme will work alongside NYO tutors and musicians in workshops, sectionals and full tutti rehearsals.
International Piano
Can Çakmur wins Scottish International Piano Competition
Turkish pianist Can Çakmur has been named as the 11th winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition (SIPC). The 20-year-old receives £10,000, the Sir Alexander Stone Memorial Trophy and the Frederic Lamond gold medal, and will perform with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) in its 2018/19 season.
The Strad
Canadian violinist Marc Djokic wins $125,000 Prix Goyer
Biennial prize for ’collaborative emerging artist’ offers package of cash and in-kind professional development benefits
Music Business Worldwide
MBW launches inspiring women series, supported by ingrooves music group
Music Business Worldwide is proud to launch a new monthly feature series specifically designed to tell the stories of successful women in the global industry.
Classic FM
Heartbroken pianist plays non-stop in public, hoping to win back the love of his life
This musician won’t stop playing the piano until he wins back his ex-girlfriend.
Limelight
Matthew Kneale wins 2017 Freedman Classical Fellowship
The bassoonist spoke to Limelight about his world tour project following his Fellowship win.
Klassik Heute
Maria José Siri als Leonora im Wiener “Il trovatore”
Carmen Giannattasio muss krankheitsbedingt ihr geplantes Rollendebüt an der Wiener Staatoper als Leonora in Il trovatore am 13. September 2017 absagen.
Codex Flores
Lieder der Mäuse helfen ihr Sozialverhalten entschlüsseln
Ähnlich wie Vögel sind auch Mäuse geborene Sangeskünstler. Ihre für Menschen unhörbaren Töne fügen sie in vielen, komplexen Mustern aneinander, um untereinander zu kommunizieren.
Klassik.com
Basel Sinfonietta mit erfolgreicher Saison 2016/17
Die Basel Sinfonietta hat eine erfolgreiche Bilanz der vergangenen Konzertsaison gezogen.
France Musique
Ernesto Palacio nommé surintendant du Rossini Opera Festival
Suite à la démission surprise de Gianfranco Mariotti de la tête du Rossini Opera Festival le 7 septembre dernier, l’assemblée des fondateurs de la manifestation de Pesaro vient d’annoncer la nomination du nouveau surintendant en la personne d’Ernesto Palacio, ténor péruvien.
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