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1st June: Jiri Belohlavek died aged 71, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints

Thursday 1st June '17

In today's Classical News, Brindley Sherratt gives advice to a younger generation of singers, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints international chair in cello, and YCAT announces two new artists. Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek has died aged 71, and …

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16th February: The Hidden Woman of Modern Music, Classical Music & the Caste System in India

Thursday 16th February '17

In today’s news, Vienna celebrates the 150th anniversary of Strauss' Donauwaltz, and an insight into the role classical crossovers play in radio broadcasting. A classical revolution is arising in Madras, and Mandy Parnell surfaces as a hidden powerhouse influence in modern music. …

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30th January: Grange Festival premieres Dove, Birmingham Pianothon, Richard Strauss Festival

Monday 30th January '17

 In today's Classical News, Grange Festival are to give the world premiere of Jonathan Dove's new work, celebrating Jane Austen, and Birmingham Conservatoire announce their pianothon. A New York orchestra are putting audience members side …

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28th August: Harry Partch: the magic of a California hobo, Classical music students – the future’s bright and Gramophone Awards 2014 winners announced

Thursday 28th August '14

Classical News The Telegraph Harry Partch: the magic of a California hobo Ahead of two Edinburgh Festival performances, Ivan Hewett salutes the late composer, Harry Partch, last in a great line of American mavericks. The Guardian Classical music students - …

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