30th January: UK orchestras, New Youth Choir for Hamburgische Staatsoper, Amsterdam Concertgebouw
Thursday 30th January '20
ABO report shows 23% boost in earned income for UK orchestrasA new survey carried out by the Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has revealed a 23% increase in earnings from ticket sales and tours for …
ReadFebruary 8th: Tanglewood announces inaugural Learning Institute season, winners of New Elizabethan Award, and German music sales are highest in the EU
Friday 8th February '19
Fleming, Nelsons and Yo-Yo Ma in opening Tanglewood Learning Institute season Tanglewood has announced the inaugural season for the Tanglewood Learning Institute (TLI). The new centre cost around USD30m (€26.5m), and includes the Linde Center for …
Read10th May: Winners of RPS Music Awards, marital conflicts in the opera, synesthetic artist sees sounds
Thursday 10th May '18
In today's news: RPS Music Award winners announced, leading soprano withdraws from ex-husband's opera, winners of BBC Young Musician relive the thrill of the competition, chamber orchestra plays techno beats, and Staatstheater Cottbus dissolves contract …
Read23rd February: Schirmer acquires worldwide publishing rights to Julius Eastman’s catalogue, Cologne Opera house receives the German Design Award, Polish violinist Anna Karkowsa passes away at age 36
Friday 23rd February '18
In today's news: Schirmer acquires worldwide publishing rights to composer Julius Eastman's catalogue, Areta Zhulla to become Juilliard String Quartet principal violinist in September, Polish violinist Anna Karkowsa passes away, Amazon Tickets to shut down, BAMT …
Read15th February: Dame Julie Walters joins Classic FM lineup, Lord saves opera fairies and the politics of opera
Thursday 15th February '18
In today's classical music news, veteran actor Dame Julie Walters will join the presenter lineup at Classic FM for a new Saturday show, Chineke! boosts BME representation in UK musical ensembles, YouTube Red launches internationally …
Read11th July: Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla gives guest performance & Blomstedt’s birthday
Tuesday 11th July '17
In today's news: Spain's Valencia Orchestra announce new local chief conductor, and how to make the most of one hour's practice. Music director Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla gives guest performance in Ingolstadt, and Blomstedt's 90th birthday. Las …
Read15th August: Musical Futures’ CEO to undertake 12-hour ‘pianothon’, first staged Wagner production comes to Singapore & new boutique festival set to take place at Ragley Hall
Monday 15th August '16
Classical News In our news today, Musical Futures' CEO Abigail D’Amore is undertaking a ‘pianothon’ to raise money for the charity, first staged Wagner production comes to Singapore, and the new boutique festival Camper Calling takes …
Read26th July: Art in aid of Youth Music, teenage tenor in the spotlight & David Bowie musical
Tuesday 26th July '16
Classical News In today's classical music news, BBC announces presenters for The Great Orchestra Challenge, David Bowie musical to open in London this autumn & teenage tenor saves the day at Three Choirs Festival opening night. …
Read6th July: Film accompaniment to Reich’s Different Trains, Paris Opera Ballet couture & girls take over choirs
Wednesday 6th July '16
Classical Music In our news today, Steve Reich approved the creation of a film accompaniment for Different Trains, the New York Times gives an insight into the couture at Paris Opera Ballet and across Britain girls …
Read5th July: New residence for young musicians, Frank Peter Zimmermann’s Strad is back & Christmas carol competition
Tuesday 5th July '16
Classical News In our news today, the Messiaen Foundation starts a project for young musicians, BBC News goes behind the scenes of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, and The Times launches Christmas carol competition. Also, The …
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