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2nd November: New Documentary about Diversity in Classical Music, The classic still ready to reinvent itself, Grütters demands generous aid

Monday 2nd November '20

New British Documentary to Explore Racial Diversity in Classical MusicBritain’s BBC Four television network has today announced the upcoming release of a new 60 minute documentary, entitled ‘Young, Gifted and Classical’ – which will explore …

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13th March: Chicago Symphony musicians on strike, BBC Radio 3’s Big Chamber Weekend and Havelländische music festival’s new program

Wednesday 13th March '19

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians go on strike On Sunday evening the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra walked out of negotiations with the Board of Trustees and announced that they would not return to work until …

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7th April: Remake of the Cult Hit “Dirty Dancing” & Berliner Staatsoper – Open or Not?

Friday 7th April '17

In today's news: Dresden Symphony plans a protest against the construction of the wall between Mexico and USA, and Berlin State Opera opens on 3rd October for a short period. Merkel honours Syrian refugees choir, …

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Wimbledon International Music Festival begins this weekend

Friday 7th November '14

Starting this Saturday and continuing throughout the month of November, Wimbledon will welcome world-class artists from around the globe to perform in various venues as part of the Wimbledon International Music Festival.Now in its sixth year, …

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21st May: Rachmaninov manuscript sells for £1.2million, Frenchman uses Mozart to fight drug dealers and continued controversy over singers’ weight

Wednesday 21st May '14

Classic FM OnlineRachmaninov manuscript sells for £1.2millionMusic scholarship may change forever after the Russian master's Symphony No. 2 sold at auction today alongside music by Beethoven, Puccini and Mozart.The Guardian Young Musician competition - let's start with …

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16th May: La Scala to fire incoming director, Young Musician of the Year & Classical:NEXT 2014

Friday 16th May '14

Guardian Young Musician of the Year is a welcome reminder of our homegrown talent - and that we need to continue to nurture it Here's a televised talent show that has no revolving red chair, no golden …

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14th May: RPS Awards winners announced, Metropolitan Orchestra authorises strikes & Michael Giacchino to compose Jurassic World soundtrack

Wednesday 14th May '14

Sinfini MusicRPS Awards Winners AnnouncedWho were the big classical winners of last night's 2014 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards?Classical Music MagazineBirtwistle makes it five as RPS awards are announcedSir Harrison Birtwistle has become the most honoured …

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10th March: Gerard Mortier dies aged 70, first BBC Young Musician jazz award, & ‘deaf’ composer apologises for deception

Monday 10th March '14

The GuardianAvant-garde opera director Gerard Mortier dies aged 70 Belgian former artistic director of Madrid's Teatro Real is praised as 'visionary and generous figure.' The Fly music magazine closes after nearly 15 years Free monthly magazine that was …

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13th January: Lang Lang with Metallica, violinist receives Salomon Prize, and Nicola Benedetti on early career struggles

Monday 13th January '14

Classic FM OnlineLang Lang to perform with Metallica at 2014 GrammysPianist Lang Lang will perform with heavy metal legends Metallica at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, it has been announcedITVBirmingham based violinist wins prestigious music awardA Birmingham …

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WildKat PR welcomes Guy Johnston to its client roster

Monday 2nd July '12

WildKat PR is delighted to welcome the cellist, Guy Johnston to its client roster. A previous winner of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year (2000), Guy is currently launching the Hatfield House Music …

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