26th March: Classical Musicians plea for support, MusikerNothilfe donations reach 420.000 euros, Kit Armstrong offers his works on Youtube
Thursday 26th March '20
Classical musicians plead for support as cancelled concerts blight incomeMusicians and performing groups face a bleak future as the coronavirus shutdown has meant earnings evaporated overnight. Will the industry ever recover?It’s not called the gig …
Read30th 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 …
Read7th May: Jess Gillam tops classical charts, Janet Fulton wins Solomon Prize, Lower Saxony orchestras and theatres missing funds
Tuesday 7th May '19
Jess Gillam becomes youngest saxophonist ever to hit the classical charts top spot On Friday 3 May, Jess Gillam’s critically-acclaimed album RISE reached the top of the Official UK Classical Chart making her the youngest saxophonist …
Read18th April: Daniel Kramer quits as artistic director of ENO, ROH loses appeal against hearing damage case and Berlin’s cultural senator’s mid-term review
Thursday 18th April '19
Daniel Kramer quits as artistic director of English National Opera Daniel Kramer, the artistic director of English National Opera, is quitting his job after less than three years at the helm.Staff at the company were briefed …
ReadChildren from across the world unite to create new opera, Orchestras Live announce new regional producer and a new Melbourne festival celebrates women composers
Thursday 28th February '19
1,600 Buckinghamshire school children to perform at the Royal Albert Hall Dare to Dream brings together children from Syria, Uganda, Bangladesh and Buckinghamshire to create a newly commissioned children’s opera, to be premiered at the Royal Albert …
Read16th January: 2019 ABO Conference, and a new home for the Royal Concertgebouw
Wednesday 16th January '19
2019 ABO Conference programme announced This year’s ABO Conference will be hosted by the Ulster Orchestra at the ICC Belfast from 23-25 January.The theme, cross border, will inspire debate about border issues in the UK classical music industry, including Brexit, digital, diversity …
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 …
Read11th October: EU Youth Orchestra moving because of Brexit & ABO announces “Find Your Way” cohort
Wednesday 11th October '17
In today’s news: Warner Music signs a licensing deal with Mixcloud. The plans for a new London concert hall are one step further and the ABO has announced the new cohort selected for „Find Your …
ReadBrexit and its impact on the Arts & Culture Industry
Friday 24th June '16
The UK voted yesterday in a historic referendum and made the decision to leave the European Union by 51.9%. Not only is the country still hugely divided in opinion, but the immediate reaction came with the …
Read4th December: ABO conference, Rural music education & Radio 3 proposes reduced relay fee
Friday 4th December '15
Classical News In today's news, Radio 3 is proposing a substantial reduction of the relay fee paid to musicians performing in concerts broadcast by, but not promoted by, the BBC, and a new approach to music education …
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