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25th November: Sphinx Competition semi-finalists announced, German musicians nominated for Grammys, Cultural venues to remain closed until 15 December Emmanuel Macron announces

Wednesday 25th November '20

Sphinx Competition semi-finalists announcedThe Sphinx Organisation has announced which players have made it to the semi-final of its annual competition for young Black and Latinx string players based in the US. The Sphinx Competition is …

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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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17th January: Peter Pan proposes on stage, HMV closes flagship store, and concert for the children of Syria

Friday 17th January '14

New York TimesDetroit Symphony Agrees to New Contract With MusiciansThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which endured a bitter six-month strike a few years ago, settled its latest contract eight months early, orchestra officials announced WednesdayBBC Music MagazineHMV closes flagship …

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22nd November: Eric Whitacre with Pentatonix, Tom Hodge on Collaboration, and the American Stradivarius

Friday 22nd November '13

Classic FM OnlineEric Whitacre to work with Pentatonix?The choral composer met the 'Daft Punk' singers in London, discussing the possibility of working togetherHuffington PostTom Hodge On The Nature Of CollaborationComposer and Pianist Tom Hodge examines …

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25th January – Sergei Polunin, Hollywood Bowl 2012 and music’s holistic powers

Wednesday 25th January '12

GramophoneObituary: Dilys Elwyn-Edwards, Composer.Born August 19th, 1918, died January 13th, 2012.Warner And Hrusa Quit Royal Danish Opera.Artistic director steps down; conductor withdraws.The Mezzo Rita Gorr Has Died Aged 85.Born February 18th, 1926, died January 22nd, …

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