15th June: Marvel names Pinar Toprak their first female composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber on musical education, Robert Levin is honoured with Bach-Medal
Friday 15th June '18
In today’s news: Pinar Toprak is the first woman to write the score for a Marvel movie. Andrew Lloyd Webber is passionate about musical education, The Vienna Opera is criticised by the state for its …
Read2nd May: 2018 Classic BRITs nominations, Jack the Ripper opera, first Leeds International Organ Festival
Wednesday 2nd May '18
In today's news: Classic BRITs 2018 nominations revealed including 101 year old Vera Lynn, ENO to stage Jack the Ripper opera, Joseph Haydn's opera "Il mondo della luna" at the Hanns-Eisler-Hochschule für Musik, Pianist Yeol Eum Son …
Read4 October: Andris Nelsons leaves CBSO and opinion on the Classic BRITs
Friday 4th October '13
Classical Music MagazineBoston-bound Andris Nelsons to leave CBSO in 2015 ‘with heavy heart’Andris Nelsons is to leave the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in summer 2015 ‘with an extremely heavy heart’, having decided that his …
Read28th August: Lang Lang and Einaudi at Classic BRITs, Nicola Benedetti takes advice from the Queen, and Ealing Autumn festival
Wednesday 28th August '13
Classic FM OnlineLang Lang and Einaudi to perform at Classic BRITs 2013Pianists Lang Lang and Ludovico Einaudi have both been confirmed to perform at this year's Classic BRITs award ceremony on October 2ndRobin Thicke's Blurred Lines …
Read19th June: Myleene Klass continues BRIT run while Einaudi set to play iTunes Festival
Wednesday 19th June '13
Classic FMMyleene Klass to present Classic BRIT Awards 2013The multi-talented Classic FM presenter will be taking to the stage for her sixth consecutive Classic BRITs ceremony. GramophoneBristol Old Vic launches Proms for a modern ageDaniel Hope, …
Read9th October: Music in Schools, Misunderstood Schumann, and a Season of Opera.
Tuesday 9th October '12
Classic FMAndré Rieu adds more concerts to UK tourAndré Rieu follows Classic BRITs win with a rapid-selling UK tour with dates added due to public demand.New York Daily NewsFrom poverty to the Palace: United Palace Cathedral program …
Read7th September: Birthdays, BRITs and a Star-Shaped Biscuit
Friday 7th September '12
Classic FMHandel Flash Mob in SupermarketHandel and hummus are not exactly a combination you'd expect to see on a shopping list but we love classical music so much, we think it makes an amazing dish!Classic …
Read21st August: Rescues, Doctors and Flying Operas
Tuesday 21st August '12
Classic FMMark Bebbington completes his John Ireland journey Pianist's fourth instalment in his Ireland series uncovers previously unheard material from new transcriptions.John Williams to be honoured at Classic BRITs Williams will be given the Lifetime Achievement Award …
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