BBC Radio 3 announces performances for International Women’s Day, Handel House celebrates the composer’s birthday, The Paris Opera cancels all its shows until April 5
Wednesday 24th February '21
BBC Radio 3 announces two world premiere performances for International Women’s DayRadio 3’s celebration of female composers will include the world premiere of two new works which have been commissioned for International Women’s Day (8 March), one …
Read24th May: Music for Youth announces relationship with Barbican, Ivor Novello Award winners, and Gidon Kremer announces retirement from performing
Friday 24th May '19
Music for Youth announces new relationship with the Barbican Music for Youth (MFY) has announced the beginning of a new relationship with the Barbican, with an event in the Barbican Hall on 23 March 2020 in …
Read25th April: British Airways mark centenary with new composition, Royal Academy of Music partners with Czech Philharmonic and Berlin reaches new heights as a cultural centre
Thursday 25th April '19
British Airways engineer re-imagines famous theme from Lakmé to mark airline’s centenary To mark its centenary, British Airways has released a new composition based on the famous piece of music, Flower Duet, which featured in Delibes’ …
Read19th January: ICMA winners announced, applications open for the inaugural Bartok World International Violin Competition & Festival Ultraschall
Thursday 19th January '17
Classical News In today’s classical news, in order to raise money for young musicians facing challenging circumstances, National Orchestra for All is inviting members of the public to play as part of a professional orchestra. Winners …
Read16th November: BTHVN2020, ENO’s The Mikado postponed in Blackpool & the reality facing the American orchestras
Wednesday 16th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, German government has announced a budget of €27 million for a year of celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. English National Opera has announced the postponement of The Mikado …
ReadHappy 80th Birthday to Steve Reich
Monday 3rd October '16
WildKat PR wishes Steve Reich a very Happy Birthday today!Photo: Martin Godwin WildKat PR recently worked with Steve and Metal Liverpool on their "Different Trains" project, which took place last week. The performance was given a five-star review …
ReadThe Sacconi Chamber Music Festival kicks off tomorrow!
Thursday 19th May '16
Tomorrow the Sacconi Chamber Music Festival kicks off in Folkestone, Kent. From 20 - 22 May it brings many well-known chamber music ensembles and musicians together to celebrate the thrill of live music. The festival will open with …
Read21st October: Music Venues Rescue Plan, Kovacevich’s best recordings & Cho wins Chopin Competition
Wednesday 21st October '15
Classical News In today's news, there are plans to support London’s smaller music venues, and The Times writes that classical music can learn from rock festivals. Also, The Guardian look back at the highlights of Kovacevich's …
Read11th September: Arvo Pärt will be 80, interview with Jonas Kaufmann and how getting more woman conducting?
Friday 11th September '15
Classical News In today's news, The Times highlights a new "chill-out" movement in classical music, while Klassik Akzente announces that John Williams is composing the soundtrack for the new Star Wars film. Also a conversation with …
Read4th August: John Rutter celebrates 70, David Garrett cancel Proms appearance, and applying the John Lewis model to orchestras.
Tuesday 4th August '15
Classical News In today's news John Rutter celebrates his 70th birthday, and violinist David Garrett cancels his Proms in the Park appearance in London. Classical Music Magazine asks if the John Lewis model can be applies …
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