19th October: Research highlights gender imbalance in top orchestras, and Google’s new Piano Genie uses AI to improvise classical music
Friday 19th October '18
New research highlights gender imbalance in the world's top orchestras A statistical analysis of the gender balance of 22 top international orchestras by Quartz at Work has shown that there are still large gender gaps, which are especially …
ReadSeptember 11th: Pavel Šporcl wins ‘Torch-Bearer Award’ and violinist Sheng Zhongguo dies aged 77
Tuesday 11th September '18
Pavel Šporcl wins 'Torch-Bearer Award' for his services to music The Czech violinist Pavel Šporcl is in New York to receive a special prize that recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to their cities, communities …
Read30th May: Facebook AI sings Bach, Sir Simon Rattle leaves Berliner Philharmoniker
Wednesday 30th May '18
In today's news: Facebook AI sings classical music, Pianist Joon Yoon wins Guildhall gold medal, Maxim Emelyanychev to be next principal conductor for Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conductor Sir Simon Rattle leaves the Berliner Philharmoniker after sixteen …
Read20th February: The rise of musical apps, Dutch National Opera of Amsterdam announces 2018/19 season, University of York announces Enlightenment and Invention programme
Tuesday 20th February '18
In today's news: The rise of musical apps, live music stats reveal that small venues are facing significant challenges, conductor Nezhat Amiri overcoming taboos over music and women, University of York announces Enlightenment and Invention …
Read16th January: Menuhin Competition 2018 announces 44 successful candidates for live rounds and what a hologram of Maria Callas can teach us about opera
Tuesday 16th January '18
In today's news: After an Alitalia flight during which her viola da gamba was badly damaged, the owner of the instrument has called on airlines to change their policy. Youth music charity NYMAZ has announced …
Read12th December: Sexual harassment and inequalities in music industry, Irish National Opera announces first appointments, Wiener Konzerthaus attracts more visitors in 2017.
Tuesday 12th December '17
In today's news: Australian women sign an open letter against sexual harassment in music industry, a third of people believe there is sexism in the music industry, survey says; New York Philharmonic releases its 19th-century archival material. Also, …
Read7th November: AI and composing, violins made from spiders’ silk, rediscovering of a missing Weill song.
Tuesday 7th November '17
In today’s news: AI could become the next Mozart, violins that incorporate spiders’ silk, nominations for 2018 International Opera Awards are open. A missing Weill song is rediscovered and the German theatre prizes are awarded.The …
Read30th March: AIs enter the music world & the lost opera of Liszt
Thursday 30th March '17
In today's news: Amazon makes a significant move into the UK live music scene, and British conductor Antonio Pappano launches a new competition for young singers named after his father, Pasquale Pappano. Bob Dylan will finally accept his …
Read23rd January: Max Richter on British music, Philip Glass turns 80, LSO’s new identity, & Jukedeck using A.I. in composition
Monday 23rd January '17
In today’s classical news, composer Max Richter calls for a greater appreciation of Britain's classical music heritage. Philip Glass, soon to turn 80, discusses his career and his relationship with minimalism. Design Week explores the story …
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