October 23rd – October 29th: St Martin In The Fields Launches Education Project, Operalia Winners 2021, Martijn Dendievel Wins The German Conductors Prize, Interlochens $5M Endowment
Friday 29th October '21
Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Launches New Education ProjectThe Academy of St Martin in the Fields (ASMF) has today launched the Beacon Project, a selection of digital educational resources and performance films showcasing ASMF’s musicians.The …
Read19th November: ASMF music director, 2019 best records list, Kanye West starts opera
Tuesday 19th November '19
Joshua Bell extends contract as ASMF music directorThe Academy of St Martin in the Fields has extended music director Joshua Bell’s contract until 2023. Succeeding academy founder Sir Neville Marriner, Bell has held the position …
Read19th March: Academy of St Martin in the Fields perform all night at Tate Modern, Verbier Festival enters 26th year and Berlin’s public stages attract 3 million visitors
Tuesday 19th March '19
Academy of St Martin in the Fields to perform through the night at Tate Modern Throughout the night of 12 April, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields will perform Gavin Bryars’ Jesus’ Blood Never Failed …
Read8th May: Opera accused of elitism, Philly orchestra provides unity in Israel, FEMUA festival in Abidjan
Tuesday 8th May '18
In today's news: Opera chiefs accused of elitism, Philadelphia Orchestra brings Jewish and Arab Israeli communities together, contemporary composers Helmut Lachenmann and John Cage meet in Munich, plans of the Berlin Rundfunkorchester for season 2018/19 and …
Read10th November: Music world reacts to Donald Trump, John Lewis christmas advert revealed & Peace prize awardee worried about Trump’s triumph
Thursday 10th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, the music world reacts to Donald Trump winning the US Presidential election, John Lewis christmas advert and song are unveiled, and neighbours of Sydney opera house are complaining about outdoor …
ReadKatherine Bryan’s ‘Silver Bow’ Flies High
Thursday 17th September '15
Katherine Bryan is rapidly confirming her place as one of Britain’s brightest musical stars of the future, and tomorrow marks the day of her new CD release, Silver Bow. The disc provides a fresh view …
Read15th June: Argument between the Leipzig String Quartet and London’s Wigmore Hall, Joshua Bell to be Artist in Residence, Simone Young named the new honorary member of the Staatsoper Hamburg
Monday 15th June '15
Classical News In today's news, an extraordinary argument has broken out between the Leipzig String Quartet and London's Wigmore Hall, violinist Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields will be Classic FM’s …
Read2nd June: 92-year old Carnegie Hall pianist becomes oldest-ever woman to complete a marathon, Bryn at 50 and Saffron Hall announces third full season
Tuesday 2nd June '15
Classical News In today's news 92-year-old pianist Harriette Thompson has become the oldest-ever woman to complete a marathon. Opera singer Bryn Terfel will celebrate his 50th birthday with a Royal Albert Hall concert to include stars …
ReadConcerts to raise money for the Nepal Earthquake victims
Thursday 7th May '15
The world looked on in absolute horror last month as a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. The effects of the disaster have directly affected 8 million people with over 7,000 official casualties and many …
Read26th February: Opera director charged by Russia with offending Christians, Joshua Bell on conducting, Halle Orchestra names Jamie Phillips as new Associate Conductor
Thursday 26th February '15
Classical News The GuardianFrank Peter Zimmermann loses his Stradivarius as prices soarIn a market driven by money and aesthetic one-upmanship, what chance do real musicians have of playing older instruments?Opera director charged by Russian authorities with …
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