2nd January: Vienna Philharmonic perform in new suits, Vienna celebrates 11-year-old composer Alma Deutscher & sneak preview of 2017’s cultural highlights
Monday 2nd January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Vienna Philharmonic perform in new suits designed by Vivienne Westwood, Vienna celebrates 11-year old composer Alma Deutscher, and conductor Jeffrey Tate is given a knighthood. Also, a sneak preview of …
Read23rd December: Apple Music’s new feature, Facebook to make its own original music & WMG partners with MelodyVR
Friday 23rd December '16
Classical News In our last classical news round-up of the year, Apple Music introduced a new feature to sort classical music by composer, allowing music in a user's library to be more organised. BBC Music Magazine …
Read6th December: RPS’s Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award, Nevill Holt Opera & Blake Pouliot
Tuesday 6th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Royal Philharmonic Society announced a new award, Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award. Nevill Holt Opera is the winner for the best festival and event in 2016. Blake Pouliot, 22 years old Canadian …
Read26th October: Radio 3’s River of Music, SCO’s new leader & classical music changing Kenyan children’s lives
Wednesday 26th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news round-up, to celebrate its 70-year history, BBC Radio 3 is to broadcast music for 12 hours without presenters talking on air. Scottish Chamber Orchestra appoints Benjamin Marquise Gilmore as its …
Read12th October: Light’s retirement, results of 2016 Santa Cecilia & Pendle Young Musicians’ Bursary 2016
Wednesday 12th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news, violinist Herbert Light has retired from Philadelphia Orchestra, after 56 years with the ensemble. Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome and Associazione Nazionale Liuteria Artistica Italiana announced the results of the 2016 Santa …
Read11th October: 2016 ECHO Klassik Awards, Pentatone’s new VP & Marriott Classical Music Festival
Tuesday 11th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Deutsche Phono-Akademie announced its 2016 ECHO Klassik awards. Pentatone, a Dutch music label, appoints new vice president, Renaud Loranger. Also, Marriott Classical Music Festival returns for its third year. The Strad Cellist Sol Gabetta …
Read14th September: Olding stepping down from SSO, BPO’s new Director & Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2016
Wednesday 14th September '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Olding is stepping down as concertmaster of Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is appointing new Director of Orchestra and Hall Operations. Also, The Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2016 …
ReadVideo trailer for Sven Helbig’s ‘I Eat The Sun And Drink The Rain’
Monday 8th August '16
Sven Helbig is one of the biggest talents in the pool of composers of the new generation. He is known for his residence at Deutsches Nationaltheater in Weimar but also for his creative collaborations with …
ReadWelcoming Aleah Morrison-Basu
Thursday 2nd June '16
WildKat PR are delighted to announce our new client Aleah Morrison-Basu!Aleah is a multi-instrumentalist and composer with a unique approach to music which emerged from her many experiences and diverse background. Growing up speaking multiple …
ReadThe Sacconi Chamber Music Festival kicks off tomorrow!
Thursday 19th May '16
Tomorrow the Sacconi Chamber Music Festival kicks off in Folkestone, Kent. From 20 - 22 May it brings many well-known chamber music ensembles and musicians together to celebrate the thrill of live music. The festival will open with …
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