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24th April: Watch 40 of the world’s greatest opera stars performing from home, “Music industry in figures” – BVMI Yearbook 2019, Bordeaux Opera: curtain down for the season

Friday 24th April '20

Watch 40 of the world’s greatest opera stars performing from home this SaturdayThe Metropolitan Opera will streaming its be At-Home Gala on Saturday, April 25, at 1pm EDT, featuring performances by many of the world’s …

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23rd November: BBC’s Richard Baker dies, BVMI criticises YouTube’s anti-Article 13 campaign

Friday 23rd November '18

Bundesverband Musikindustrie criticises YouTube campaign against Article 13 Germany's music industry association BVMI criticizes the YouTube campaign against Article 13 of the planned EU copyright reform.  "The current version of Article 13 is the result of intense …

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2nd February: Wigmore Hall reveals 2018/19 season, ‘O Canada’ will become gender neutral with new lyrics, Violist sues Royal Oper House

Friday 2nd February '18

In today's news: Sony Classical signs new guitarist, ISM announces sexual harassment and discrimination webinars and Nevill Holt Opera announces new orchestral partnerships. Also, Music industry urges new EU presidency to support safe harbour reform and over 600.000 …

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15th January: Brit awards embracing diversity, Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer and the death of Pierre Pincemaille

Monday 15th January '18

In today's news: disabled people underrepresented in English arts bodies, what to expect from music this year, Cumnock Tryst appoints Jean Nicholson as festival director. Also, Arvo Pärt is world’s most performed living composer and 20.000 cheap tickets for the …

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20th 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 …

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25th February: ECHO Klassik submissions started, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2015 finalists announced, composer Charles Kálmán dies at 85

Wednesday 25th February '15

Classical News The Guardian Composers on their premieres: 'This is the point where one has to let go' The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has helped music lovers fund commissions through its Sound Investment scheme for almost 30 years. …

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