14th December: ‘Crown jewels of UK culture’ offered ‘lifeline’, German Cultural Council calls for more aid for culture, Fed up with “being non-essential”
Monday 14th December '20
‘Crown jewels of UK culture’ offered ‘lifeline’ in next round of CRFToday, the next portion of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) has been announced, providing a ‘lifeline’ to arts and heritage organisations …
Read26th November: Garsington Opera announces 2021 summer season, Cultural institutions in Germany will remain in lockdown, Scala de Milan opening behind closed doors
Thursday 26th November '20
Garsington Opera announces 2021 summer seasonMore welcome positive post-Covid signals are coming from the opera world, as Garsington Opera announces the opening of its box office for its 2021 summer season of live opera, featuring …
Read20th February: The rise of musical apps, Dutch National Opera of Amsterdam announces 2018/19 season, University of York announces Enlightenment and Invention programme
Tuesday 20th February '18
In today's news: The rise of musical apps, live music stats reveal that small venues are facing significant challenges, conductor Nezhat Amiri overcoming taboos over music and women, University of York announces Enlightenment and Invention …
Read5th July: New residence for young musicians, Frank Peter Zimmermann’s Strad is back & Christmas carol competition
Tuesday 5th July '16
Classical News In our news today, the Messiaen Foundation starts a project for young musicians, BBC News goes behind the scenes of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, and The Times launches Christmas carol competition. Also, The …
Read1st July: Prince of Wales pays tribute to Welsh National Opera, Andris Nelsons withdraws from “Parsifal” & Apple’s new plans
Friday 1st July '16
Classical News In our news today, the Prince of Wales pays tribute to the Welsh National Opera on its 70th anniversary, and Apple is considering a takeover of Jay Z's streaming service Tidal and plans to …
Read21st March: Shostakovich Festival, Salzburg Easter Festival & LP sale at Sainsbury
Monday 21st March '16
Classical News In today's news, the Shostakovich Festival in June focuses on GDR composer Hanns Eisler & Salzburg Easter Festival 2017 presents "Valkyrie" in the stage design of 1967. Also, from today on supermarket chain Sainsbury …
Read14th March: German Cultural Council against AfD, new UK regulations for music venues & ENO chorus plans protest
Monday 14th March '16
Classical News In today's news, NMZ reports that the German Cultural Council puts up resistance against right-wing populist party AfD's politics. Also, UK music industry welcomes legislation to protect music venues, costs for renovation of opera …
Read6th January: Tim Ashley’s opera guide: marital hell, US Department of Transportation finalises law for carrying instruments on board airlines, new European Capital of Culture: Pilsen
Tuesday 6th January '15
Classical News The Guardian Beethoven's heart and Wagner's bowels, and why they don't matter The trend to draw parallels between the specifics of a composer’s possible medical history and the particularities of his music should come - well, …
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