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22nd February: City of London scraps plan for new concert hall, Following Coronavirus NRW wants better social security for artists, Death of Isabelle Dhordain

Monday 22nd February '21

City of London scraps plan for 'Tate Modern of classical music'An ambitious £288m concert hall that was supposed to be “the Tate Modern of classical music” has been scrapped by the City of London Corporation, …

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22nd January: New London concert hall plans, Simon Mayo launches new classical radio station

Tuesday 22nd January '19

Designs for £288m London concert hall unveiled in new animation A first look at the design for Square Mile’s £288m Centre of Music was revealed yesterday morning. The proposed new building contains a 2,000-seat concert hall and …

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Welcome Spitalfields Music!

Tuesday 28th August '18

We are very happy to announce that we are working with Spitalfields Music Festival this year. Founded in 1976, this annual music festival is now in its 42nd year, bringing artists, audiences and the local community together …

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24th August: a 100-year-old organ played in the trenches, new Edinburgh concert hall design revealed

Friday 24th August '18

In today's news: a 100-year-old organ which was played in the trenches of the First World War. Sir Antonio Pappano records Bernstein for centenary year. Why you should absolutely be studying music beyond GCSE, a …

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21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality 

Tuesday 21st August '18

In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …

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20th Aug: Aretha’s Operatic Triumph: The Week in Classical Music, European composer prize awarded to Agata Zubel

Monday 20th August '18

In today's news: BCMG composing competition winners named. Aretha’s Operatic Triumph: The Week in Classical Music. On TV, Bernstein Opened A Gateway To Classical Music For Young And New Audiences. Home listening: the musical fallout from …

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16th August: musicians honoured at Welsh guild ceremony, musicians come together at the Tubax Festival

Thursday 16th August '18

In today's news: India's Carnatic musicians threatened over Christian hymns. Musicians honoured at Welsh Music Guild ceremony. 9 well-known left-handed classical musicians - how do they play backwards?! Madonna at 60: a colourful career in pictures. …

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Classical News: 14th August: Performers of Edinburgh finale revealed, How a young generation of opera lovers uses social media

Tuesday 14th August '18

In today’s news: Ticketmaster shutters secondary ticketing sites Get Me In! and Seatwave. Nominate for the 2019 Music Teacher Awards for Excellence. Performers of Edinburgh finale revealed. New releases: James Horner - The Classics, Chouchane Siranossian …

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13th August: Glyndebourne appoints new artistic director. Finnish festival Kuhmo Chamber Music receives Cremona Music Award in the projects’ category

Monday 13th August '18

Today's News: Glyndebourne appoints new artistic director. Spotify to offer users BBC podcasts. Sir Simon Rattle, Steven Isserlis and Véronique Gens shortlisted for Gramophone Awards 2018. Deutsche Grammophon and Apple Music partner on 'essential' classical …

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18th February: Gravity composer takes Bafta glory, classical music to Roald Dahl, and Torvill and Dean recreate Bolero

Tuesday 18th February '14

Classical Music MagazinePhilip Pickett charged by City of London PoliceThe City of London Police has charged early music specialist Philip Pickett with 15 historic offences, relating to nine separate victims, which allegedly occurred during his …

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