21st June: Monteverdi special at La Fenice, and new degree in ‘wind orchestra conducting’ at the music school Mannheim
Wednesday 21st June '17
In today's news: Leonidas Kavakos secures 1734 ‘Willemotte’ Stradivarius, and Microsoft created music teacher app. Teatro La Fenice honours Monteverdi with special evening, and new Masters degree 'wind orchestra conducting' at the music school Mannheim. …
Read17th March: German copyright law, commissioned opera works & soundtrack of Batman v Superman
Thursday 17th March '16
Classical News In today's news, the German cabinet deciding on a reform of copyright law to secure artist's fair payment. Also, Vienna opera places composition commissions, first looks on Zimmer's soundtrack for Batman v Superman, WNO …
Read16th January: Minnesota Orchestra dispute ends, LPO appoints new conductor & Alfie Boe answers audience member’s phone
Thursday 16th January '14
GramophoneThe long-running Minnesota Orchestra dispute endsThe long-running dispute between the musicians and management of the Minnesota Orchestra is over. After 15 months, which included a lockout, agreement has been reached which will allow concerts to …
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