5th January: Exam board drops only black composer, No relaxation for cultural events in Austria, Barenboim to conduct next New Year’s Concert
Tuesday 5th January '21
Exam board drops only black composer from music A-level syllabusThe only black composer has been dropped from the syllabus of a popular A-level music exam from next year, along with the study of jazz, because …
Read17th July: ‘It puts me off’, Beethoven anniversary despite Corona, Paris Opera subscriptions
Friday 17th July '20
'It puts me off': musicians on why white syllabuses deter black talentMore than 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the exam board of the UK’s royal schools of music to include more black …
Read28th March: Trafalgar Square hosts classical concert, terrorism and trauma inspire a new opera, and St Paul’s Cathedral announce American series
Wednesday 28th March '18
In today's news: Sir Simon Rattle will conduct classical concert in Trafalgar Square, September 11th inspired opera debuted in Australia, St Paul's Cathedral announce American concert series, Santa Rosa Symphony chooses its next Music Director: …
Read27th October: Edinburgh Music School faces closure, concerts in memory of cellist Jacqueline du Pré and Tonali receive the Echo Klassik
Friday 27th October '17
In today's classical news: images of John Lennon found to be worth much more than assumed, Robert von Bahr speaks about his label philosophy at BIS Records, Tonali get the Echo Klassik for their promotion …
Read14th June: Shift K3y announces classical collaboration, visions of Tavener, Barenboim visits the West Bank.
Wednesday 14th June '17
In today's news: Gustavo Gimeno records two new CDs, electronica and Mozart unite for BoxPark concert, Steven Isserlis talks music and death, Barenboim visits the West Bank to help young musicians. Live Music Now announce …
Read9th June: Bass trombonist wins Royal Over-seas League Competition & Last tickets for Bayreuther Festspiele
Friday 9th June '17
In today's news: Bass trombonist wins Royal Over-seas League Competition, and the last tickets for Bayreuther Festspiele are being sold on sunday. Barenboim takes up YouTube series, and a new book about Maria Callas is …
Read6th April: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency and Leipzig is to name a square in honour of Kurt Masur
Thursday 6th April '17
Classical News In today's news: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency. To boo or not to boo? Royal Opera music chief defends vocal crowds, and The New Viral #MaskOffChallenge Turns Future's Rap Into …
Read21st February: ACE introduces Trans Creative program, Google releases collaborative AI
Tuesday 21st February '17
In today's news: Munich’s piano spring - thousands of classical fans arrive for concerts featuring Trifonov to Barenboim, and the change in music listening habits through the increased move among listeners from radio to internet …
Read16th January: Uni of St Andrews’ new music centre, Anipo & opera without voices for Syria
Monday 16th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, University of St Andrews is to reveal plans for a new music centre later this month. A charity has launched a research project and announced funding to support up to …
Read9th December: Dmitry Hvorostovsky withdraws from opera performances, Daniel Barenboim opens new project & LPO’s Junior Artists Programme
Friday 9th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky has announced on his website that he will be withdrawing from opera performances from now on. Renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim opens a project that marks the culmination …
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