29th November: Grammy and the classical nominations, new music app Tomplay to be launched and the lack of diversity in classical music world.
Wednesday 29th November '17
In today's news: new nursery programme aims to transform the lives of children through music, PRS Foundation intends to intensify relationships with Europe ahead of Brexit, Gavin Reid elected as the new chair of the Association of British Orchestras. Also, Grammy …
Read23th November: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere
Thursday 23rd November '17
In today's news: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere, Conductor Justus Frantz cut his fingertip, Diapason d'or Award for 2017 announced.Royal Society …
Read22th November: Dmitri Hvorostovsky has died, Bramwell Tovey and the BBC Orchestra, music in outer space.
Wednesday 22nd November '17
In today's news: Dmitri Hvorostovsky dies at the age of 55, music in outer space, Bramwell Tovey becomes principal conductor of BBC Orchestra. Also, RTÉ orchestra cuts to see everywhere, Cristian Măcelaru and Francesco Piemontesi at National …
Read20th November: Aled Jones and the harassment claim, Cecilia Bartoli and the Sistine Chapel Choir, René Kollo turns 80.
Monday 20th November '17
In today's’ news: Aled Jones and the harassment claim, Cecilia Bartoli becomes the first female singer to record with the Sistine Chapel Choir, Spotify’s UK operation is about to get bigger. A 9-year old is conducting …
Read11th October: EU Youth Orchestra moving because of Brexit & ABO announces “Find Your Way” cohort
Wednesday 11th October '17
In today’s news: Warner Music signs a licensing deal with Mixcloud. The plans for a new London concert hall are one step further and the ABO has announced the new cohort selected for „Find Your …
Read20th September: 44.000 visitors at Musikfest Berlin, Keith Barnard and Solem Quartet to play ‘lie-down’ festival
Wednesday 20th September '17
In today's news: Cypress Hill on working with the London Symphony Orchestra, New BBC flagship arts show presenter finds theatre too 'stressful', and a musical odyssey about the desperate train journeys that divided India. Musikfest Berlin …
Read24th August: Serebrennikow under house arrest, Classic FM celebrates its birthday
Thursday 24th August '17
In today's news: More worrying news about bass-baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s health, the trials of travelling musicians, and Classic FM’s birthday celebrations! The Berlin Philharmonic to start last season with Rattle, Serebrennikow under house arrest, and …
Read30st June: Klaus Wüsthoff’s 95th birthday & Dmitri Hvorostovsky cancels performances in Vienna
Friday 30th June '17
In today's news: embezzlement charges against Myung-Whun Chung dismissed, and cellist Ben Davies joins Birmingham Conservatoire. Klaus Wüsthoff celebrartes his 95th birthday, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky cancels performances in Vienna. What to expect of Alan Gilbert …
Read29th May: Scottish Ensemble presents 2017/18 season & Alexander Liebreich signs contract with Strauss Festival
Monday 29th May '17
In today's news: Scottish Ensemble presents 2017/18 season, and country house operas battle for audiences. Alexander Liebreich signs contract with Strauss Festival, and annual meeting of principals and chancellors of German music schools.RhinegoldScottish Ensemble unveils …
Read9th December: Dmitry Hvorostovsky withdraws from opera performances, Daniel Barenboim opens new project & LPO’s Junior Artists Programme
Friday 9th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky has announced on his website that he will be withdrawing from opera performances from now on. Renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim opens a project that marks the culmination …
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