13th July: Katherine Jenkins breaks own record, EU calls for more money for culture due to Corona crisis, Classical music concerts are attracting less attention, Metropolitan Opera Will Livestream Its Biggest Stars
Monday 13th July '20
Katherine Jenkins breaks own record as most successful classical artist in UK chart historyKatherine Jenkins’ new album Cinema Paradiso has helped her break her own record as the UK’s most successful classical artist.The record not …
Read10th December: Decca celebrates 90th anniversary, Hungary’s “guiding” culture, Paris Opera strike
Tuesday 10th December '19
Decca celebrates 90th anniversary in ChinaDecca Records celebrated its 90th anniversary in China last week with a special event at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing. The event, organised by Decca, …
Read17th July: Kensington Symphony Orchestra announcement, The new generation Inside the rejuvenated classical sector, Theater Konstanz: Danger of collapse…
Wednesday 17th July '19
Kensington Symphony Orchestra announces 2019/20 seasonKensington Symphony Orchestra has announced its programme for 2019/20, the orchestra’s 64th season. The 2019/20 programme continues the KSO’s longstanding commitment to contemporary music. Highlights include works by Anna Clyne …
Read29th March: First eco-friendly CD release, Jagger-inspired ballet makes debut, Würzburg University founds support centre for musical talents
Friday 29th March '19
First ever CD release using eco-friendly seaweed packaging for Our Planet soundtrack On 5 April, Decca Records/Universal team up with Globe, Netflix and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to release the powerfully moving soundtrack to upcoming …
Read25th March: Einaudi’s new album tops charts, Britten-Pears Foundation and Snape Maltings merge, and Pablo Anson wins Vienna Film Music Prize
Monday 25th March '19
Ludovico Einaudi releases fastest-streamed classical album of all time Ludovico Einaudi today hits the top spot of the UK classical chart with his new album Seven Days Walking: Day One which has become the fastest-streamed classical …
Read14th August: more musical benefits, Lucerne Festival announcement, violin made from human hair
Friday 14th August '15
Classical News In today's news, Riccardo Chailly announced as new musical director, Organist and choirmaster John Scott dies and music can reduce pain and anxiety for surgery patients. BBC Music Magazine Lucerne Festival announces new musical director Riccardo Chailly succeeds …
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