BACKIn today’s classical news: classical music calms pets scared of fireworks, scientists solve the riddle of Chopin’s early death, Brit Trust reaches £20m milestone. VR demonstrates what music feels like to a deaf person. Das Berliner Jazzfest attracts young auditory, Harold Faltermeyer wins the German Film Music Award (Deutscher Filmmusikpreis).
The Times
Beethoven soothes pets spooked by fireworks
It may sound barking mad, but on Bonfire Night, pet behaviourists say that dogs can calm down if they listen to Beethoven’s 6th Symphony while cats may prefer hearing Handel’s Sarabande in D minor.
The Guardian
Examination of Chopin’s pickled heart solves riddle of his early death
Scientists diagnose rare complication of tuberculosis following analysis of heart stored in jar of cognac for 170 years.
The Telegraph
At 91, Betsy Jolas has long been the doyenne of French composers. But she has never shown any sign of resting on those laurels, and seems to be working as hard as ever.
Opera Now
Simona Genga wins COC vocal competition
Mezzo-soprano Simona Genga has won the first prize at the Canadian Opera Company’s annual Ensemble Studio Competition. She receives a $10,000 cash prize and a performance opportunity at Ontario’s Elora Festival.
Classical Music
Brit Trust reaches £20m milestone
The Brit Trust has awarded £20m since it was established in 1989.
The New York Times
How We Used VR to Explore What Music Feels Like to a Deaf Person
Seven years ago, when Rachel Kolb was 20, her friends pitched in to help her learn how to hear music.
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Das Berliner Jazzfest schafft den Anschluss an die Gegenwart. Jazz wirkt im Jahr 2017 aber nicht allein deshalb wieder zeitgenössisch, weil er von jungen Menschen für ein junges Publikum gespielt wird.
concerti
Ein radikales Formkonzept, eine vom Publikum unverstandene Erstaufführung und eine jahrzehntelange Phase der Umarbeitung – Robert Schumanns Sinfonie Nr. 4 benötigte mehrere Anläufe, um sich im Konzertrepertoire zu etablieren.
klassik.com
Ehrenpreis wurde in Halle verliehen
Deutscher Filmmusikpreis für Harold Faltermeyer.
El País
La arpista Cristina Montes abre el ciclo en memoria de los compositores españoles exiliados en la Guerra Civil.
