10 January: Acosta named Birmingham Ballet Director, Handel House attracts 89,000 visitors, L’île de La Réunion crowned winners
Friday 10th January '20
Carlos Acosta named director of Birmingham Royal BalletWorld-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta has been appointed as the new director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.The former principal dancer with The Royal Ballet said taking the role was …
Read16th May: Jamie Cullum seeks musicians for technology project, BSO announces 2019/20 season and Berlin’s music education press conference
Thursday 16th May '19
Pioneering music technology project from Jamie Cullum The world famous musician Jamie Cullum is looking for amateur musicians to join him for a one-off spectacle that promises to combine amazing music with connective technology.With the support …
Read27th November: classical music and the young audiences, Mariss Jansons says sorry and Benjamin Scheuer wins the Busoni Composition Price
Monday 27th November '17
In today's news: Mariss Jansons apologises for his sexist statements, a new TV documentary about the life of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor announced, a songwriting pathway is added to its diploma at The Academy of Contemporary Music. Also, Emma Wernig …
Read6th October: how to make classical music more approachable, Vienna Symphony under financial review, musicians fight homelessness
Friday 6th October '17
In today’s news: Clemency Burton-Hill on where to start your classical music experiences, musicians fight homelessness and Lawrence Ball explains his spiritual approach to music. Australian classical performances generated more than one billion dollars, while …
Read11th September: Musical Education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens
Monday 11th September '17
In today's news: The Guardian view on musical education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens doors, and Schubert Ensemble reveals final season. Flashmob plays Marquez, a new study reveals the correlation between Education, wealth and the desire …
Read11th August: Lucerne festival begins, classical voice types de-mystified
Friday 11th August '17
In today's news: Gove and Osbourne visit opera on German holiday, PRS for Music supports Gramophone classical music awards, and classical voice types de-mystified. Elbphilharmonie reopens after summer break, start of Lucerne festival, and "Troubadou" …
Read6th March: the first critique of the newly-opened Pierre Boulez Hall and the City of London Sinfonia announces a commitment to 50% female artistic leadership
Monday 6th March '17
Classical News In today's Classical News, conductor Eliahu Inbal perfoms with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, a tribute to composer and festival director Siegfried Wagner, and the first critique of the newly-opened Pierre Boulez Hall. Birmingham is set …
Read9th January: ROH collaborates with V&A Museum, Sony Classical released Harnoncourt’s complete recordings & Smith is to step down from WYSO
Monday 9th January '17
Classical Music In today's classical news, Royal Opera House collaborates with V&A Museum on an exhibition examining the creation of seven operas. Rock star Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath turns to choral music, composing a piece …
Read4th January: Scottish government to boost Edinburgh Festivals’ funding, Philharmonia announces managing director & Jiří Bělohlávek stays maestro of Czech Philharmonic
Wednesday 4th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Scottish government will boost Edinburgh Festivals' funding, Philharmonia announces new managing director, and the UK's most talented young musicians are returning to Birmingham. Also, Jiří Bělohlávek remains maestro of Czech …
ReadOpera’s brightest stars to ride from Glasgow to London
Tuesday 28th June '16
Scottish tenor Nicky Spence has enlisted some of the brightest stars from the world of opera to cycle the length of the UK, from Glasgow all the way to London. Nine opera singers will cycle over …
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