New album ‘Alexandre Kantorow Plays Brahms and Schubert’ set to be released on 1 November
Friday 19th July '24
The "fire-breathing virtuoso" will be concluding his cycle of Brahms' piano sonatas, with the first single, 'Die Stadt', by Franz Schubert out todayAfter becoming the first French pianist to win the Gold Medal at …
Read4th August: Pianist Leon Fleisher Dies; Bach Archive acquires unknown letter; The Dismantling of the Organ of Notre-Dame de Paris Begins
Tuesday 4th August '20
Pianist Leon Fleisher, who lost use of his right hand, has died aged 92The great American pianist, who was forced to play left-handed for years, has died.Fleisher died of cancer at a hospice in …
ReadRon Davis’ new single “Brahms for JB” is OUT NOW
Wednesday 22nd April '20
Discover the video premiere on Son of MarketingTo celebrate the release of his single "Brahms for JB" on all streaming platforms, Son of Marketing has premiered the new electrifying music video!"Brahms for JB" (Ron …
Read24 March: ‘Culture in Quarantine’ festival, Manu Dibango died, Lübeck Brahms Festival
Tuesday 24th March '20
BBC announces ‘Culture in Quarantine’ festivalIn response to theatre closures, the BBC will be streaming performances straight to living rooms across the UK. Including pre-recorded performances of productions, such as Mike Bartlett’s Albion and Emma …
Read3rd April: Classical Music launches mental health campaign, Sondheim awarded honorary Membership of RPS, and Article 13 is passed
Wednesday 3rd April '19
Classical Music launches Harmony In Mind mental health campaign Classical Music magazine has today launched a major campaign to unite the sector in combatting mental illness.Joined by six of the leading mental health and industry charities working in …
Read11th January: Gustavo Dudamel erhält Stern auf dem Walk of Fame, mehr Konzert-Toleranz, Elbphilharmonie Tourismusmagnet, John Joubert dies at 91
Friday 11th January '19
Stardirigent Gustavo Dudamel wird mit eigenem Stern geehrt Nach Artur Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Maria Callas, Ennio Morricone und Hans Zimmer bekommt jetzt auch der 37-jährige Star-Dirigent Gustavo Dudamel einen Stern auf dem berühmten "Walk of Fame" …
Read13th July: Mariss Janson extends contract with Bayerisches Rundfunk Orchester. ISM and Musicians’ Union announce code of practice to tackle discrimination.
Friday 13th July '18
In today's news: Mariss Janson to extend contract with Bayerisches Rundfunk Symphonieorchester to 2024. Record season for Düsseldorfer Tonhalle. ISM and Musicians' Union announce code of practice. Trouble in Tahiti: watch Bernstein's swinging one-act opera. Composer …
Read26th June: BASCA Board and Commitee members announced, Ricardo Muti stops performance after cough from audience member
Tuesday 26th June '18
In today's news: BASCA announces election results. Nadine Sierra explores American opera and song in new album. Musicologist Robert Pascall has passed away. Cambridge Live has announced details of its 29th orchestral series. Ricardo Muti …
Read30th April: Mood in Music, the launching of Deutsche Grammophon+, Herbert Blomstedt receives ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award
Monday 30th April '18
In today's news: Ben Chaplin reflects on Mood Music, classical music used to calm conflict between Muslim and Buddhist communities in Thailand, General Music Director Evan Christ is put on probation for the duration of the …
Read22nd January: Charles Yang wins Leonard Bernstein Award 2018, Opera Holland Park announces Grenfell memorial gala, Over 100,000 pupils a year to potentially lose opportunity to study arts subjects
Monday 22nd January '18
In today's news: 2017 Sydney Theatre Awards announced, Government's new plans to require 90% of GCSE pupils to study the English Baccalaureate, Charles Yang takes home the Leonard Bernstein Award, The Smiths go classical, Samuel Hasselhorn …
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