5th June: LPO to offer points-based loyalty scheme, Nicola Benedetti becomes NYO ambassador, and Julliard archive recordings now available
Wednesday 5th June '19
LPO becomes first UK orchestra to offer points-based loyalty schemeThe London Philharmonic Orchestra has created a new online-only loyalty scheme to reward concert-goers who want to attend several concerts a year, but only book tickets …
Read2nd May: CBSO announces 2019-20 season, Wigmore Hall International Song Competition announces competitors and an interview with Maria de Alvear
Thursday 2nd May '19
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announces 2019-20 centenary season CBSO has launched the first season of a two-year-long centenary celebration, with events, commissions and initiatives inspired by the orchestra’s history and its hopes for the future.Highlights …
Read8th March: Nicola Benedetti wins Best Classical at Global Awards, Cheltenham Festival announces 75th anniversary line-up, Music lessons ‘being stripped’ out of England schools
Friday 8th March '19
Nicola Benedetti is named Best Classical Artist at The Global Awards 2019 The great Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti won the Best Classical Award at The Global Awards 2019, a category that was voted for by the public.The other …
Read21 December: BBC Proms Japan, Global Awards return and Mozart goes digital
Friday 21st December '18
What happened in this week's #ClassicalNews? BBC Proms announces the launch of BBC Proms Japan The BBC Proms has announced that it will be adding Japan to its growing list of international tours, following Australia in 2016 …
ReadAugust 27th: Noam Sheriff passed away, GCSE concern, Atonal Music in Berlin
Monday 27th August '18
In today's news: The Israeli conductor Noam Sheriff passed away. The Berlin Initiative for new music holds a concert for the homeless. A great concern has been raised over the decline in music uptake at GCSE. …
ReadMarch 16th: James Levine sues Met Opera, Opera America awards 8 female composers and Baltimore Symphony to make first overseas tour in 13 years
Friday 16th March '18
In today's news: Alison Balsom addressed lack of music in schools, Met Opera welcomes new maestro, James Levine sues Met Opera, Elgar's 'Enigma' is yet to be solved, Opera America awards 8 female composers, Baltimore …
Read20th December: Alison Balsom’s argument with British Airways, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker and launch of the new music app Weav
Wednesday 20th December '17
In today's news: Alison Balsom calls British Airways a “greedy disgrace”, Joseph Colaneri denies allegations of sexual misconduct, new startup syncing music to activities launched. Also, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker, Costa Pilavachi joins RSNO board …
Read17th November: The 5th LCMF, Love Classical 2017 & Nigel Kennedy talks Brexit
Thursday 17th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, new plans for a new arts centre in the heart of Edinburgh have been announced. The 5th London Contemporary Music Festival will take place on 15th, 17th and 18th of …
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 …
Read27th March: Karen Cargill remembers Maria Radner, value of cultural tourism to London supports case for concert hall and saving Gaza’s only grand piano
Friday 27th March '15
Classical News Guardian Maria Radner, my beloved friendFellow singer Karen Cargill remembers a colleague – lost in the Germanwings disaster – who became so much moreClassic FMAlison Balsom performs with the London Philharmonic OrchestraStar trumpeter Alison Balsom …
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