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11th January: Opera North announces new season, soprano Charlotte Church refused to sing at Trump’s inauguration & NY Phil and Wiener Phil present joint exhibit

Wednesday 11th January '17

Classical News In today's classical news, Opera North announces its 2017/2018 season. Soprano Charlotte Church, among many other singers, has refused to sing at US president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. New York Philharmonic and Wiener Philharmoniker present …

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13th March: Horizon new music talent search, Apple pushes for iTunes exclusives, and Jazz artist reunited with his trumpet

Thursday 13th March '14

BBC News WalesHorizons new music talent search launched by BBC WalesA search for new musical talent with the promise of recording sessions and BBC airtime has been launched.News ObserverWake County schools to discuss new music …

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15th October: Spontaneous hymn, Charlotte Church, and Yamaha unveils new instruments

Tuesday 15th October '13

The TelegraphGroup perfoms Icelandic hymn in German train stationYouTube video shows Icelandic indie-folk group spontaneously burst into song in Wuppertal station, west Germany Charlotte Church: female pop stars told 'take clothes off, show you're an adult' Charlotte …

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26th September: French horn players most at risk of hearing loss and Minnesota Orchestra dispute faces another deadline

Thursday 26th September '13

GuardianAustralian Chamber Orchestra unveils interactive tablet experience  New musical experience involves screening a pre-recorded performance during which spectators use an app on a tablet console to control which musicians can be seen and heard. Science DailyProfessional French …

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14th August: Hans Zimmer wins Classic BRIT Award, Dame Kiri’s Downton performance, and an interview with Russell Watson

Wednesday 14th August '13

The GuardianPhilip Glass, composer - portrait of the artistPhilip Glass talks about the stars he'd like to work with, the price of fame and why an artist has to be true to himselfThe TimesDame Kiri …

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