27th November: Trinity Laban redresses diversity in jazz, Cultural budget increased to 2.1 billion euros, Curfew to end at 9pm for spectators
Friday 27th November '20
Diversity in jazz redressed by Trinity Laban and Tomorrow’s Warriors collabTrinity Laban Conservatoire and Tomorrow’s Warriors have joined forces to tackle imbalances in representation in the UK jazz scene by introducing young musicians from diverse …
Read8th April: Creative Europe budget doubled, LPO Junior Artists applications open and John Gilhooly awarded Heidelberger Frühling prize
Monday 8th April '19
Creative Europe Parliament votes to double budget MEPs voted last week (28 March) to double the budget of the 2021-2027 Creative Europe programme. The increased funding is intended to enhance international circulation of works, support better …
Read27th October: Edinburgh Music School faces closure, concerts in memory of cellist Jacqueline du Pré and Tonali receive the Echo Klassik
Friday 27th October '17
In today's classical news: images of John Lennon found to be worth much more than assumed, Robert von Bahr speaks about his label philosophy at BIS Records, Tonali get the Echo Klassik for their promotion …
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 …
Read10th December: British Composer Award winners, ENO defends cuts & Kasper Holton to leave ROH
Thursday 10th December '15
Classical News In today's news, English National Opera defends the need for cuts, The China National Traditional Orchestra seeks young fans for classical music and Kasper Holten has announced he is to leave ROH. Also, the …
ReadA busy week in discussions over arts funding
Friday 27th November '15
This week, the classical music news has been dominated by articles concerning arts funding. Here is a summary of the latest developments and who has been talking about the changes which could have such a …
Read27 November: BBC funding, Vienna Phil to house refugees & importance of culture
Friday 27th November '15
Classical News In today's news, St. John's Smith Square joins REMA, a report finds that cities are recognising the benefits of culture and the Vienna Philharmonic is funding a home for asylum seekers. Also, Classical Music …
ReadWill Opera in Italy flourish again?
Wednesday 4th November '15
Italy, the country where opera was born around 1600, is home to more than 800 opera houses, many of which have been neglected. A combination of bad management and budget cuts under the Berlusconi government …
Read21st March: New tax relief scheme for arts organisations, BBCSSO announces 2014/15 season & La Scala’s new boss combats catcalling
Friday 21st March '14
Classical Music MagazineIndustry welcomes tax relief on production costsArts Council England has welcomed a new scheme for arts and cultural organisations to claim specific tax relief on production costs, announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s budget …
ReadNoted Talks… Direct to Directing, Wednesday 22nd January
Thursday 23rd January '14
Daisy EvansOpera Director - Silent OperaJude ChristianTheatre DirectorDominic DorinFilm Director - I Owe YouthLast night's Noted event hosted by WildKat PR and Sane & Able took an informative and engaging look at the world of Directing, with three professionals from the …
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