20th June: MC Mozart, and Orchestra dell-Arte musical exchange
Tuesday 20th June '17
In Today's Classical News, Mozart comes to Shoreditch and Orchestra dell’Arte launches musical exchange. Lidiya Yankovskaya is named Music Director of the Chicago Opera Theater, and The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington react to homophobic protests.The GuardianEine kleine …
Read15th June: Primephonic launch, BBC Music Day
Thursday 15th June '17
In today's Classical News, Primephonic, a new streaming service for classical music, launches in London, and a wedding musician is asked to play in return for social media likes. Today is BBC Music Day, celebrating …
ReadRacoons and Cultural Diplomacy at the Cliburn
Wednesday 7th June '17
Following a wonderful party at Fort Worth Zoo yesterday evening (including appearances from flamingos, baby racoons, and a skunk), first on the menu this morning was a fascinating symposium on Cultural Diplomacy. After Stuart Isacoff’s …
ReadBBC Music Magazine Awards: Success for Accentus!
Thursday 20th April '17
Last night, Kat, Olivia, James and Eliza attended the BBC Music Magazine Awards at Kings Place in London.After a couple of glasses of fizz, we began the awards ceremony. Oliver Condy, Editor of BBC Music …
ReadWildKat PR Celebrates International Women’s Day. Will you #BeBoldForChange?
Wednesday 8th March '17
Today, March 8, marks International Women's Day, a globally-recognised chance to celebrate and recognise the challenges and opportunities facing women across the world.Along with our design partners Sane & Able, we have produced an infographic with stats …
Read27th February: a portrait of pianist Gerhard Oppitz, and a guide to 2017’s bold, inventive Oscar’s Music
Monday 27th February '17
Classical News In today's news: why Wagner's Die Meistersinger strikes a chord in the age of Brexit, and classical music schow hits wrong note in 'extravagance' row. Apple Music partners with Royal College of Music. Conductor …
Read14th February: Rory Kinnear on directing a brand new opera, Naxos closes streaming service, and 2017 Grammys
Tuesday 14th February '17
In today's Classical News, Rory Kinnear talks about directing a brand new opera, and Naxos closes its failed streaming platform after only a year. Violinist Annelle Gregory wins the 2017 Sphinx Competition, on Sunday afternoon …
Read7th February: Conducting’s gender problem, Ravel Museum closes, John Adams joins RAM
Tuesday 7th February '17
In today's Classical News, Imogen Tilden tackles conducting's gender problem, and the Ravel Museum in Montfort-l'Amaury shuts abruptly. Composer John Adams joins the Royal Academy of Music as a visiting professor, and Southbank Sinfonia announce …
Read1st February: Royal Opera House Premiere, CBSO £250,000 donation, BBC Phil appoint Ben Gernon
Wednesday 1st February '17
In today's Classical News, ROH announce new work by George Benjamin, and CBSO receive a £250,000 contribution for education. 27-y-o Ben Gernon has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic, and Jamie Barton Wins …
Read31st January: Buxton Festival 2017, Edinburgh’s New Concert Hall, Philip Glass turns 80
Tuesday 31st January '17
In today's Classical News, Buxton International Festival announces its 2017 programme, and UK Choir Festival announces 2017 events. A shortlist of architects has been announced for Edinburgh's new concert hall, and principal players of the …
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