24th September: NY Met cancels 20/21 season, Orchestre national de France welcomes new Music Director, “Germany sings” on National Day
Thursday 24th September '20
Met cancels 20/21 season – operas to return in September 2021The Metropolitan Opera has announced the cancellation of the entire 2020–21 season due to the ongoing Covid crisis. At the same time, the company also …
Read6th August: Laura Marling and Benjamin Grosvenor to join 2020 BBC Proms live line-up, Climate Protection in the classical music industry, Lang Lang and his wife reality TV stars
Thursday 6th August '20
Laura Marling and Benjamin Grosvenor to join 2020 BBC Proms live line-upBritish singer-songwriter Laura Marling will join the 12 Ensemble, while pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is set to appear with the Philharmonia Orchestra at this year's …
Read2nd May: CBSO announces 2019-20 season, Wigmore Hall International Song Competition announces competitors and an interview with Maria de Alvear
Thursday 2nd May '19
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra announces 2019-20 centenary season CBSO has launched the first season of a two-year-long centenary celebration, with events, commissions and initiatives inspired by the orchestra’s history and its hopes for the future.Highlights …
ReadThe Academy of Ancient Music appoint Alexander Van Ingen as Chief Executive
Tuesday 28th February '17
The Academy of Ancient Music, the world-renowned period instrument orchestra and choir, has appointed Alexander Van Ingen as its new Chief Executive.Alexander joins from Decca Classics where he was an Executive Producer in charge of …
Read23rd January: Max Richter on British music, Philip Glass turns 80, LSO’s new identity, & Jukedeck using A.I. in composition
Monday 23rd January '17
In today’s classical news, composer Max Richter calls for a greater appreciation of Britain's classical music heritage. Philip Glass, soon to turn 80, discusses his career and his relationship with minimalism. Design Week explores the story …
Read21st October: Grosvenor receives NY Phil piano prize, RNCM partners with PKU & Bob Shennan
Friday 21st October '16
Classical News In today's news round-up, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor has been named as the recipient of the New York Philharmonic’s Ronnie and Lawrence Ackman Classical Piano Prize. Royal Northern College of Music announced a new professional partnership …
Read10th March: Behind the scenes at Beares, recycling strings & Attitude to Everything campaign
Thursday 10th March '16
Classical News In our news today, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group appoints new artistic director, International Arts Manager goes behind the scenes at Beares and MPs encouraged to join a new campaign supporting greater access to music events for …
Read21st February: Cardiff Singer Awards, Harlem Carmen Star and Star Wars Score
Thursday 21st February '13
Classic FMJohn Williams to score new Star Wars movies?John Williams has commented on the likelihood of him returning to write the film scores for the new Star Wars sequels.Benjamin Grosvenor nominated for arts breakthrough awardRepresenting the …
Read29th October: Soundtrack for The Shard, Iran Ensemble Abolished, and the Waltz: the New Dance Craze?
Monday 29th October '12
Gramophone2012 British Composer Awards shortlist revealedWinners to be announced at a ceremony in London on December 3London Symphony Orchestra record music for The ShardThe London Symphony Orchestra have recorded an exciting soundtrack to entertain visitors …
Read16th August: Lockouts, Openings and Summits.
Thursday 16th August '12
Classic FMBenjamin Grosvenor's extracurricular activities Jamie Crick talks to the 20 year old pianist and conductor Benjamin Grosvenor.Arts Journal Russia's foremost chorus conductor has died A memorial concert for Boris Tevlin has been announced for September 6th …
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