25th 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’ …
Read20th December: Alison Balsom’s argument with British Airways, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker and launch of the new music app Weav
Wednesday 20th December '17
In today's news: Alison Balsom calls British Airways a “greedy disgrace”, Joseph Colaneri denies allegations of sexual misconduct, new startup syncing music to activities launched. Also, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker, Costa Pilavachi joins RSNO board …
Read11th December: No criminal charges for James Levine, Apple acquires Shazam and £85m gift for the University of Cambridge
Monday 11th December '17
In today's news: the lack of interest in opera, British Airways criticised by musicians again, Coventry to be UK City of Culture 2021. Also, Apple intends to buy Shazam, clarinet is the less hygienic instrument and Thomas …
Read28th November: Southampton diversity project, Bent Sørensen wins the Grawemeyer Award, earplugs for orchestral musicians.
Tuesday 28th November '17
In today's news: Southampton project brings diversity to classical music, composer Bent Sørensen wins the 2018 Grawemeyer Award, EBU celebrates its 50th birthday. Also, the importance of earplugs for orchestral musicians, the extension of Luxembourg Music Publishers catalogue and Opera Stuttgart moves …
Read13th November: traveling musicians and British Airways, Garsington Opera’s 360-degree simulated experience, organist Michel Chapuis dies at the age of 87.
Monday 13th November '17
In today's news: traveling musicians and British Airways, Sing for Pleasure announces young conducting scholars, Garsington Opera and the 360-degree simulated experience. VocalEssence launches a youth programme, fair pay for Australian artists is still out of reach and the Perth Festival …
Read4th August: Help Musicians UK launches Hearing Health Scheme, EUBO responds to ‘Brexit’ vote & Daniel Hass wins 2016 Michael Measures Prize
Thursday 4th August '16
Classical News In today's news, Help Musicians UK launches Hearing Health Scheme, EUBO responds to ‘Brexit’ vote, and Classic FM's new weekend line-up results in impressive increase in listeners. Also, Dubai's first opera theatre opens in …
Read10th June: First International Youth Choir Festival, musician forced to carry instrument unprotected & graphic listening guides at TSO
Friday 10th June '16
Classical News In today's news, the first International Youth Choir Festival will take place in 2017, British Airways forces musician to carry his instrument unprotected and Vienna Philharmonic opens their home for refugees. Also, the Toronto …
Read16th October: British Airways pairs in-flight-meals with classical music, J & A Beare launches exclusively online auction, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra receives $400,000 from Andrew W Mellon Foundation, Politicians speak out on WA Opera WA Opera “censorship”
Thursday 16th October '14
Classic FMKarl Jenkins to judge Arts Club's £4,000 classical music awardCalling all young musicians: entries for the Classical Music Award, launched by the Arts Club in 2013 to celebrate the best performer aged between 18-30 in the …
Read2nd July: Arts Council Funding decision day summary, ENO the biggest loser in Arts Council funding shake-up and Michael Giacchino reveals pun-heavy Planet of the Apes track listing
Wednesday 2nd July '14
Classical News The Guardian Arts Council Funding decision day summary English National Opera see funding cut by 29%, 670 arts groups share annual grants totalling 340m a year and only a small increase in funding outside London. The Independent English National …
ReadOpinion Blog: The New National Curriculum for Music
Friday 12th July '13
After much controversy and deliberation, the national music curriculum has been overhauled in order to inspire and engage pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians. Music is a universal language …
Read