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The VOCES8 Foundation supports the BBC in securing the future of the BBC Singers

Thursday 15th February '24

The VOCES8 Foundation is delighted that the BBC has announced a sustainable plan for the future for the BBC Singers as an integral part of the BBC’s classical music provision. This news follows the conclusion of …

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1st November: BBC Proms announces Dubai dates, Elbphilharmonie is finally complete & Youtube and GEMA come to licensing agreement

Tuesday 1st November '16

Classical News In today's classical news, BBC Proms announces Dubai dates, Lufthansa's solution to musicians worried about checking their instruments into the hold is making them pay for an extra seat, and opera lover regrets fuelling …

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23rd December: BBC Ten Pieces Film, Miniature Orchestra & Cathedral Choirs under threat

Wednesday 23rd December '15

Classical News In today's news, a tiny orchestra is created by state-of-the-art technology, the first public screening of BBC Ten Pieces Secondary film will be shown on Boxing Day, and Telegraph asks why traditional cathedral choirs are …

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17th December: Dame Fanny Waterman retires from Leeds Piano competition, manuscript showing ‘birth’ of 1,000 years of choral music discovered and Classic FM’s Darren Henley appointed Arts Council England chief executive

Wednesday 17th December '14

Classical News GuardianDame Fanny Waterman retires from Leeds Piano competitionThe co-founder, chair and artistic director of the prestigious competition steps down from her position, aged 95.TelegraphManuscript showing 'birth' of 1,000 years of choral music discoveredThe earliest …

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25th September: Tributes to Christopher Hogwood, Celebrity Choir for Charity and BBC Singers Celebrations

Thursday 25th September '14

The Guardian Christopher Hogwood obituary Leading figure of the early music revival as conductor of the Academy of Ancient Music, harpsichordist and musicologist The BBC Singers: 90 years young today The UK’s only full-time professional choir celebrates its 90th …

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16th September: Simmering differences between Franz Welser-Möst and Dominique Meyer, BBC Singers celebrate 90 and electric guitar overtakes violin

Tuesday 16th September '14

Classical Music MagazineWelser-Möst’s Vienna exit seemed inevitable after artistic disagreementsSimmering differences between Franz Welser-Möst and Dominique Meyer over the artistic direction of the Vienna State Opera led last week to what those who know the …

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November 19th: Pianist wins Women of the Future awards, Cecilie Ore writes a choral tribute to Pussy Riot & Da Vinchi’s “viola organista” built

Tuesday 19th November '13

GramophoneSoprano Sonya Yoncheva signs to Sony ClassicalBulgarian Soprano Sonya Yoncheva has signed to Sony Classical, in what is described as an ‘exclusive long-term agreement’. Former Operalia winner to begin deal with homage to the Belle …

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