Friday 18th October '19

AAM becomes first ensemble of its kind to exceed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners The Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) has become the first period instrument ensemble to ever surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. Listening …

Thursday 17th October '19

Víkingur Ólafsson named Gramophone Artist of the Year 2019 Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has been named Artist of the Year 2019 at the Gramophone Awards in London. His album Johann Sebastian Bach was singled out …

Wednesday 16th October '19

Christopher Glynn and Rachel Podger join for Music in Hospitals & Care fundraiser Baroque violinist Rachel Podger and accompanist Christopher Glynn will perform at the Royal Northern College of Music on 9 November 2019 to raise …

Tuesday 15th October '19

Chineke! launches 2019/20 season Chineke! launches its 2019/20 season this month, marking its fourth year with a series of concerts across the UK, Europe and the USA. Highlights include: - Spotlight on the ‘forgotten’ …

Monday 14th October '19

Classical music isn’t doing enough to support musicians’ mental health, survey reveals A survey by Classical Music has found that people working in the industry feel there are major shortcomings in the provision of mental health …

Friday 11th October '19

Jack Pepper to become Music for Youth ambassador Music for Youth (MFY) has announced this week that broadcaster, composer and Classical Music columnist Jack Pepper will become its latest ambassador. In his role as ambassador, Pepper will help to …

Thursday 10th October '19

Classical Music’s industry survey reveals serious shortcomings in mental health provision Classical Music has today [10 October 2019] released the results of its industry-wide mental health survey, which included responses from musicians, composers, journalists, artist managers, …

Wednesday 9th October '19

Annilese Miskimmon appointed as ENO artistic director English National Opera (ENO) has announced the appointment of Annilese Miskimmon as its new artistic director. Currently director of Opera at Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Miskimmon will officially …

Tuesday 8th October '19

Shortlist announced for 2019 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards The Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) has today announced the shortlist for its 2019 awards. This year’s nominees are as follows: Chamber-Scale Composition – Clara Iannotta – dead wasps …

Monday 7th October '19

NYCGB 2019/20 Fellows revealed National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has revealed the eight young musicians selected to join its 2019/20 Fellowship Programme. This year’s Fellows are: James Botcher – tenor 1, East Sussex Eleanor Bray – …

Friday 4th October '19

Pinsent Masons becomes new In Harmony Opera North ambassador International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that it will support Opera North’s music education programme In Harmony Opera North over the next three years. The programme, …

Thursday 3rd October '19

Red Note Ensemble celebrates 10th anniversary Scottish contemporary ensemble Red Note Ensemble celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with an event at Edinburgh’s Summerhall. The event saw artistic co-directors John Harris and Robert Irvine thank friends …

Wednesday 2nd October '19

Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2019: the winners revealed! Gramophone are pleased to reveal the winners in the 10 recording categories of the 2019 Gramophone Classical Music Awards, presented in association with Apple Music, the Adam Mickiewicz …

Tuesday 1st October '19

Garrett Snedeker named Trinity Laban Fulbright Scholar American pianist Garrett Snedeker has received Trinity Laban’s 2019/20 Fulbright scholarship to pursue postgraduate study. Snedeker, a recent graduate of Washington State University, will be part of Trinity Laban’s …

Monday 30th September '19

Creative Industries Federation and Creative England to join forces The Creative Industries Federation and Creative England have announced they are joining forces to create a new super organisation. Launching in Spring 2020, the combined entity will …

Friday 27th September '19

Pianist Paul Badura-Skoda has died at the age of 91 Badura-Skoda was much respected and played under the baton of Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Hans Knappertsbusch, Hermann Scherchen and George Szell. Hearing of the Austrian …

Thursday 26th September '19

Decca launches classical music education bursary Decca has launched a bursary to support music education throughout the UK. The Decca Bursary, founded in the label’s 90th year, gives its aim as ‘to inspire and encourage a …

Wednesday 25th September '19

Vittorio Grigolo: Tenor suspended by Royal Opera House The Royal Opera House has suspended tenor Vittorio Grigolo while it investigates an "alleged incident" on a Japanese tour. A statement said: "Following an alleged incident on September …

Tuesday 24th September '19

Piano recital series raises money for UK refugees British pianist Margaret Fingerhut is touring the UK with a specially created recital programme designed to raise awareness of and funds for refugees and asylum seekers. Fingerhut was …

Monday 23rd September '19

Further no-deal Brexit advice for musicians published The UK Government has confirmed that an additional four ports (Belfast Seaport, Dover, Eurotunnel and Holyhead) will be designated to handle the movement of protected animals or plants to …

Friday 20th September '19

Guildhall School and The Royal Opera announce Oliver Leith as new Doctoral Composer-in-Residence Guildhall School of Music & Drama in association with The Royal Opera has announced Oliver Leith as the fourth Doctoral Composer-in-Residence. Launched in …

Thursday 19th September '19

Research grants totaling almost £1m awarded to the Royal College of Music The Royal College of Music has been awarded three grants totaling almost £1m for new research projects launching in 2019/20.‘Music, Migration and Mobility: The …