2nd November: New Documentary about Diversity in Classical Music, The classic still ready to reinvent itself, Grütters demands generous aid
Monday 2nd November '20
New British Documentary to Explore Racial Diversity in Classical MusicBritain’s BBC Four television network has today announced the upcoming release of a new 60 minute documentary, entitled ‘Young, Gifted and Classical’ – which will explore …
Read21st October: BLM – Orchestra creates music, World premiere of Beethoven’s 10th symphony postponed, Tous à l’Opéra
Wednesday 21st October '20
Black Lives Matter: Orchestra creates music inspired by iconic momentChineke! Orchestra has created a body of work inspired by Patrick Hutchinson, who was hailed a hero after carrying a man to safety during clashes between …
Read2nd October: Nwanoku – ‘Classical music will become more diverse’, Winners of “Voix d’Outre-Mer” announced, Cast changes at Munich Philharmonic
Friday 2nd October '20
Chi-chi Nwanoku: ‘Classical music is suddenly going to become much more diverse'Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, the founder of Chineke! Foundation and double bassist extraordinaire is optimistic about diversity in classical music.“Although it might seem a bit slow at the …
Read8th March: Nicola Benedetti wins Best Classical at Global Awards, Cheltenham Festival announces 75th anniversary line-up, Music lessons ‘being stripped’ out of England schools
Friday 8th March '19
Nicola Benedetti is named Best Classical Artist at The Global Awards 2019 The great Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti won the Best Classical Award at The Global Awards 2019, a category that was voted for by the public.The other …
Read5th October: BBC Radio 4’s Power List, Charles Aznavour dies, and James Davison wins Jazz Young Musician 2018
Friday 5th October '18
Marin Alsop and Chi-chi Nwanoku placed in top ten of Woman's Hour 2018 Power List Women from across the classical world feature throughout BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Power List. Conductor Marin Alsop and double-bassist and …
Read28th September: Women in Music Power List 2018, Musician’s touring visas and Met Opera commissions female composers
Friday 28th September '18
What happened in this week's #ClassicalNews? Top industry names honoured in BBC Woman's Hour power list Beyoncé has been named music's most powerful woman by BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.The superstar came first in a list of …
Read19th June: Honorary concert for Sir Jeffrey Tate & Bach medal for Reinhard Goebel
Monday 19th June '17
In today's news: Catriona Morison becomes first British BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, and Alexander Papp wins Scottish National Orchestra’s (RSNO) Notes from Scotland composition competition. Honorary concert for Sir Jeffrey Tate, and Reinhard Goebel receives …
Read24th April: German Union Enters Berlin Philharmonic & the Futuristic Concert Hall in the Siene
Monday 24th April '17
In today's news: first BBC proms outside of London since 1930, the German union enters the Berlin Philharmonic and the opera foundation, and on an island in the middle of the Seine lies the new …
Read12th April: Ancient Instruments & the Impact of the Moog Synthesizer in Classical Music
Wednesday 12th April '17
Today's news: A 42,000 bone flute is still making music, and take a listen to the Godfather theme performed with a cello. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra announces their 2017-18 season which will be themed …
Read27th July: National Youth Choir to embark on first China tour, Pavarotti’s widow tells Trump to stop using Nessun Dorma & new concert hall for Gstaad Menuhin Festival
Wednesday 27th July '16
Classical News In our news today, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain will embark on its first tour to China in August, Pavarotti’s widow tells Trump to stop using Nessun Dorma at rallies, and Sir …
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