30th March: AIs enter the music world & the lost opera of Liszt
Thursday 30th March '17
In today's news: Amazon makes a significant move into the UK live music scene, and British conductor Antonio Pappano launches a new competition for young singers named after his father, Pasquale Pappano. Bob Dylan will finally accept his …
Read29th March: Artist Censorship & The New TInder Opera
Wednesday 29th March '17
In today's news: a new music video by Luca D’Alberto uses drones to offer unique views of Berlin, reminiscing over the inaugural concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, and a look into how an independent guitar …
Read6th December: RPS’s Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award, Nevill Holt Opera & Blake Pouliot
Tuesday 6th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Royal Philharmonic Society announced a new award, Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award. Nevill Holt Opera is the winner for the best festival and event in 2016. Blake Pouliot, 22 years old Canadian …
Read17th November: The 5th LCMF, Love Classical 2017 & Nigel Kennedy talks Brexit
Thursday 17th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, new plans for a new arts centre in the heart of Edinburgh have been announced. The 5th London Contemporary Music Festival will take place on 15th, 17th and 18th of …
Read27th October: Vale of Glamorgan Festival launches composer scheme, Paul Rissmann and the opera & Philip Glass reflects on his life
Thursday 27th October '16
Classical News In today's news, the Vale of Glamorgan Festival launches composer scheme, Paul Rissmann aims to demystify what is often seen as the most elitist of musical forms, and Philip Glass reflects on a life …
Read14th October: Gerhaher receives Wigmore Medal, result of CIMCF Composers’ Competition & dispute of Mingazzi’s viola
Friday 14th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Christian Gerhaher has been presented with a Wigmore Medal in recognition of his long-standing relationship with Wigmore Hall. Cornwall’s International Male Choral Festival Composers’ Competition announced its winner. Also, Berlin …
Read4th March: Women composers and performers, Abbado’s musical estate to come to Berlin & Aribert Reimann’s 80th birthday
Friday 4th March '16
Classical News In today's news, BBC Music Magazine is looking forward to five performances of women composers and performers to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. Also, the Queen visiting the National Youth Orchestra, the …
Read21st September: ‘Music is good for the mind’, new Beethoven documentary and Syrian refugee pianist
Monday 21st September '15
In today's news, The Guardian writes that the elite can't decide who's cultured, and the BBC report on pianist Ayham al-Ahmad's glimmer of hope amid the Syrian refugee crisis. Also, James Rhodes believes that there is a link …
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