BACKClassical News
Much of today’s news is reporting the deadlock of the members of the Berlin Philharmonic: they failed to come to a decision over their next chief conductor yesterday. In the Guardian, pianist James Rhodes asks Education Minister Nicky Morgan if she can properly fund classical music education in schools. Elsewhere, the Times report that listening to new music can help to improve the memory of people suffering with dementia. Also, John Whittingdale has been appointed the next Secretary of State of Culture, Media and Sport, following the General Election last week.
The Guardian
Berlin Philharmonic deadlocked over Simon Rattle’s successor
Orchestra members to vote on new chief conductor within a year after 11 hours of talks end without agreement
Nicky Morgan, please give us the money to teach British kids classical music | James Rhodes
Classical music education needs to be properly funded so children come to it by choice, rather than being force-fed. Surely the education secretary can help?
The Times
Listening to new music improves memory of dementia patients
Music can have a profound effect on people with dementia, helping them to respond, communicate and even improve their memory, according to one of the first experiments into its impact.
The Telegraph
Teach your children music with a touch of pianissimo
Of course we want our children to love and appreciate classical music, but heavy-handedness risks turning them off
Classical Music Magazine
Friday Afternoons to launch new resources for 2015
The Friday Afternoons initiative will launch new resources for 2015 on 8 May, including a new song cycle commissioned from Nico Muhly.
Sinfini
New culture secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Ex-chair of the culture select committee – and classic rock fan – John Whittingdale has been appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in UK PM David Cameron’s new Cabinet.
Die Zeit
Kein Nachfolger für Simon Rattle
Die Wahl des neuen Chefdirigenten der Berliner Philharmoniker ist ohne Ergebnis geblieben. Die Musiker wollen sich noch ein Jahr Zeit lassen mit ihrer Entscheidung.
Die Welt
Unser Musikleben wird jetzt noch vielfältiger
Heute wählen die Berliner Philharmoniker einen neuen Chef. Und “Die Welt” startet einen eigenen Klassik-Blog. Hier erklärt der Autor von “Brugs Klassiker” warum und wofür.
klassik.com
Johann-Joseph-Fux Opernkompositionspreis vergeben
Der Deutsche Martin Hiendl und der Australier Matthew Shlomowitz haben den Johann-Joseph-Fux Opernkompositionspreis gewonnen.
Le Parisien
Le mystère autour du chef du Philharmonique de Berlin reste entier, nouveau vote “dans l’année”
Malgré 11 heures de débats entourés de mystère, les musiciens de l’Orchestre philharmonique de Berlin se sont séparés lundi sans avoir élu leur chef, repoussant ce scrutin aux airs d’élection pontificale à un nouveau vote “dans l’année”.
El Mundo
Sir Simon Rattle, el insustituible
Los músicos aplazan la elección del nuevo director durante un año tras deliberar durante 12 horas sin encontrar sustituto
Corinne Morris @corinnemorris : £600 already raised towards the Gala Concert for Nepal I’m organising together with many wonderful musicians…. http://fb.me/4unCJxRar
Help Musicians UK @HelpMusiciansUK : As featured in @MusicWeek, our trustee @jmorrishppl talks about the vital role we play for musicians http://bit.ly/1cMq38R
Spitalfields Music @SpitsMusic : The #MusicalRumpus cast are warming up ready for our performance at Arc in the Park @Comm_Links
John Whittingdale. Photo: Graeme Robertson/Guardian