5th March: Scala Radio launches, Competitors for BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019
Tuesday 5th March '19
New classical station Scala Radio launches with Simon Mayo Yesterday marked the biggest launch in UK classical music radio in nearly thirty years as Scala Radio began broadcasting at 10am, Monday 4th March.Simon Mayo’s was the …
Read29th November: Grammy and the classical nominations, new music app Tomplay to be launched and the lack of diversity in classical music world.
Wednesday 29th November '17
In today's news: new nursery programme aims to transform the lives of children through music, PRS Foundation intends to intensify relationships with Europe ahead of Brexit, Gavin Reid elected as the new chair of the Association of British Orchestras. Also, Grammy …
Read27th April: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture Cannon, what are the political parties promising for the arts, 2Cellos to cancel their US tour
Monday 27th April '15
Classical News In today's news, Rhodri Marsden investigates the story behind Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture cannon whilst the Telegraph argues that, apart from the disco night, the BBC Proms are rather tame this year: exactly what it …
Read27th February: The musical and environmental mindfulness of John Luther Adams, classical music cannot turn a deaf ear to sexual abuse, and the Iranian and Israeli who make chamber music together
Friday 27th February '15
Classical News GuardianThe musical and environmental mindfulness of John Luther AdamsThe activist and composer is inspired by the natural processes he sees all around him – but refuses to let politics take charge of the musicThe …
Read10th July: Welsh Proms conductor to meet costs if ticket sales fail, St John’s Smith Square announces its new season and why classical music is taking over the world
Thursday 10th July '14
Classical News BBC News Wales Welsh Proms conductor to meet costs if ticket sales fail The conductor of this year's Welsh Proms will have to pay the orchestra out of his own pocket if tickets do not sell. Classical-music.com Mozart …
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