12th February: Jess Gillam pens Guardian letter, China International Music Competition announces 22 competitors, Steven Sloane appointed Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday 12th February '19
‘Music is absolutely essential to our existence’: saxophonist Jess Gillam Jess Gillam is one of the most exciting young musicians of today. Last year she became the first ever saxophonist to sign a record deal with …
Read8th December: Applications open for Rhinegold Charity Fund, Mozart sells most CDs 2016 & Soundcloud starts subscription service
Thursday 8th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, applications open for £10,000 Rhinegold Charity Fund, government in Beijing boosts growth in classical music, and violinist Charlie Siem strikes a high note in fashion. Also, Mozart sells most CDs …
Read18th November: Hoffmann wins LSO conducting competition, Bicket extended contract with Santa Fe Opera & BBC ensembles celebrate their 70th season
Friday 18th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Niklas Hoffmann was announced the winner of the 14th Donatella Flick LSO conducting competition last night. Taxpayer's bill for English National Opera has risen to £155,000 per show, after the company …
Read17th May: Sir Mark Elder becomes companion of the RNCM, Guadagnini cello sold for record price & Svjatoslav Luther found dead
Tuesday 17th May '16
Classical News In today's news, Sir Mark Elder is to become a companion of the RNCM, the South West Open Youth Orchestra is looking for young musicians with disabilities and the longest serving orchestra musician Jane …
ReadIntroducing Yijia Zhang
Tuesday 25th August '15
We are very happy to introduce our newest client, violinist Yijia Zhang!Yijia was born and raised in China and started playing the violin at the age of five years old and gave his first performance …
ReadA busy, busy November at WildKat
Tuesday 2nd December '14
What an incredibly busy month we have had in the WildKat PR offices this past month. As the countdown to Christmas begins earlier and earlier each year, so does the classical industry's busiest period before …
Read28th April: Sage Gateshead leadership to change, RSNO launches programme for schools & Berlin Philharmonic launches own record label
Monday 28th April '14
CNTV (China)Charity in Beijing brings classical music to migrant childrenA charity group in Beijing is using classical music to help children of migrant workers adjust to the rhythm of life in the big cities.Classical Music …
ReadBamberg Symphony Orchestra on tour
Wednesday 19th March '14
Tomorrow evening the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra begin a five-date tour of Heerlen, Leverkusen, Bruges, Rotterdam and Ludwigsburg with their Principal Conductor, Jonathan Nott.The programme of the concerts in Heerlen, Bruges, Rotterdam and Ludwigsburg includes Richard …
ReadWildKat PR Welcomes Jean Muller
Thursday 6th February '14
WildKat PR is delighted to welcome pianist Jean Muller to its client roster.Jean Muller is an internationally established pianist with extraordinary artistic genuineness. Born in Luxembourg in 1979, he was only six when he took his first piano …
Read21st October: Beethoven charity race, music back into China, and a close watch on music streaming
Monday 21st October '13
GramophoneJonathan Manners named chief executive of Academy of Ancient MusicJonathan Manners replaces Michael Garvey, who leaves to become director of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in DecemberClassic FM OnlineRunners encouraged to 'Beat Beethoven' in …
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