16th November: Richter’s VOICES to premiere on Radio 3, Online campaign launched for boys choir talent, The liquidation of concerts in France
Monday 16th November '20
Radio 3 to present first broadcast of Max Richter’s VOICES on Human Rights Day with 35 radio stations across the worldBBC Radio 3 will join 35 radio stations from across the world – including Europe, Australia, …
Read13th March: Metropolitan Opera fires James Levine, Spotify expands into new territories, Classic FM launces news podcas and Concertmaster Axel Wilczok has died.
Tuesday 13th March '18
In today's news: Hip-hop opera introduced to teenagers, Spotify expands into new territories, Classic FM launches new podcast, Royal Opera House Muscat putting Oman on the cultural map, The MU develops Musical Theatre Kit, Metropolitan …
Read26th September: Arts organisations pledge to address gender imbalances, Humber Bridge to become sound installation for Hull 2017 & CIOC Festival 2016 in October
Monday 26th September '16
Classical News In our news today, arts organisations commit to address their gender imbalances, Humber Bridge becomes sound installation for Hull 2017, and the Canadian International Organ Competition’s 2016 festival will take place in October. Also, Seoul Philharmonic …
Read4th December: ABO conference, Rural music education & Radio 3 proposes reduced relay fee
Friday 4th December '15
Classical News In today's news, Radio 3 is proposing a substantial reduction of the relay fee paid to musicians performing in concerts broadcast by, but not promoted by, the BBC, and a new approach to music education …
ReadVlogtober 2nd: Here is a teaser of Max Richter’s record- breaking ‘Sleep’
Friday 2nd October '15
The Radio 3 performance of Max Richter's Sleep broke a Guinness World record for the longest live broadcast of a single piece of music.Richter describes the piece as “an eight-hour lullaby… my personal lullaby for a frenetic world. A …
Read28th September: Pope to release album, ping pong concerto, Musical Routes report, SLEEP
Monday 28th September '15
In today's news, The New York Times reveals that Pope Francis is to release an album, Yo Ma Ma talks about perfection for Strings, Classical Music Magazine reports that SLEEP holds record for longest live …
Read25th September: Shostakovich Question, ‘Sleep’ premiere & Music and the Brain
Friday 25th September '15
Classical News In today's news, Gramophone asks 'The Shostakovich Question', and The Guardian reveal 10 pieces that will give you nightmares. Also, Sinfini Music analyse music's relationship with the brain, and The Telegraph analyse the effects …
Read20th February: Radiohead’s Greenwood talks classical, Olympic gold winner plays violin, and KCRW buys music station
Thursday 20th February '14
NMERadiohead's Jonny Greenwood Q&A - Blending Classical Music With RockJonny Greenwood is playing Wapping Hydraulic Power Station this Sunday (February 23) with London Contemporary Orchestra soloists and very excitingly he'll be premiering new material. NME question him …
ReadDaniel Hope’s DVD wins documentary category at the International Classical Music Awards 2014
Monday 20th January '14
It has been announced that Daniel Hope's documentary film Refuge in Music has won the DVD Documentary category at the 2014 International Classical Music Awards.Refuge in Music is a poignant documentary about the Terezin ghetto and includes a moving …
ReadNils Frahm on BBC Radio 6 Music this Saturday
Friday 10th January '14
On air this Saturday on BBC Radio 6 Music, will be Nils Frahm who has been described as ‘One of the finest pianists in the world’. The German musician and composer will be joining Mary …
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