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7th February: Finalists for International Opera Awards 2020, 50.000 Euro Benefizkonzert für Auschwitz-Stiftung, Le Théâtre des Champs-Elysées présente Les Petites noces

Friday 7th February '20

Finalists announced for International Opera Awards 2020The International Opera Awards has announced its 2020 finalists.Two opera companies received recognition in three categories each: Deutsche Oper am Rhein (Education & Outreach, New Production, World Premiere) and …

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15th July: Sound announces highlights of 2019 festival, Wayne McGregor curates album of composer collaborations, Berlin Opera…

Monday 15th July '19

Sound announces highlights of 2019 festivalSound has announced highlights of the 2019 festival of new music, which will take place in venues in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire from 23 October – 3 November.This year’s soundfestival features …

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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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26th February: PRSF initiative aims to tackle gender inequality, new show for Classic FM, new government appointment for the arts

Monday 26th February '18

In today's news: Henry Blofeld joins the Classic FM lineup for new show on British music, dozens of UK music festivals and conferences pledge to tackle gender inequality, government appoints new disability champion for the …

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29th January: Marin Alsop is the first female artistic director of Vienna orchestra, complete list of winners from the Grammy Awards is released and Piotr Beczala signs with Pentatone

Monday 29th January '18

In today's news: Marin Alsop is the fist woman to become artistic director of top Vienna orchestra, Brexit as an opportunity for British orchestras to escape red tape and tax of Europe, Barbara Hannigan wins the Grammy for …

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7th July: Anthony Roth Costanzo presents Handel Rarity in new York, French composer Pierre Henry died at age 89

Friday 7th July '17

In today’s news: A concert in memory of composer Michael Hirsch at the Deutsche Oper, the lasts secrets of Maria Callas to be revealed in Paris, West End director warns of targeting a younger audience …

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8th December: Applications open for Rhinegold Charity Fund, Mozart sells most CDs 2016 & Soundcloud starts subscription service

Thursday 8th December '16

Classical News In today's classical news, applications open for £10,000 Rhinegold Charity Fund, government in Beijing boosts growth in classical music, and violinist Charlie Siem strikes a high note in fashion. Also, Mozart sells most CDs …

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Berliner Herbstmusik

Friday 23rd September '16

Während sich die schön warmen bis heißen Berliner Sommertage nun endgültig in den Herbst zu verabschieden scheinen, haben wir uns, (fast) pünktlich zum kalendarischen Herbstanfang, durch die zahlreichen Veranstaltungen der Stadt geklickt und eine überschaubare …

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29th November: New cooperation between Berlin’s opera houses, merging of two German orchestras & BT’s music streaming service

Friday 29th November '13

New York Times A New Operatic Harmony in Berlin Berlin's two main opera houses, the Deutsche Oper and the Staatsoper, have a rivalry dating back to the cold war but recent changes suggest a new era of cooperation. GuardianFunding …

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3rd August: Broken Silences, Bjork and Battles

Friday 3rd August '12

Gramophone BlogVivaldi – 24 Seasons Later  Jeffrey Freedman talks about writing the screenplay for a new film about Vivaldi.Arts Journal- Slipped Disc Confirmed: Tragic Death of an international pianist Award-winning Rumanian pianist Mihaela Ursuleasa dies suddenly at …

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