15th March: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music played in McDonalds, Compositions for dogs
Thursday 15th March '18
In today's news: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music is played in McDonalds to reduce crime, Opera is used to change perception of films, Ian Jackson composes for dogs, Fyfe and Iskra Strings release …
Read3rd March: Simon Rattle appointed to the LSO, why male domination of classical music may be coming to an end, WHO recommends reducing music listening to an hour a day
Tuesday 3rd March '15
Classical News The TimesSir Simon Rattle finally confirmed for London Symphony OrchestraAfter one of the most extended courtship rituals in the history of music Sir Simon Rattle was confirmed today as the next music director of …
Read30th May: Igor Stravinsky, David Afkham and UK’s singing festival
Thursday 30th May '13
The GuardianHow Stravinsky's Rite of Spring has shaped 100 years of musicPiece first performed in Paris exactly 100 years ago emblematic of era of great scientific, artistic and intellectual ferment. The SpectatorMusic: the German love affair …
Read13th September: Google, Poodles and Purple Fiddles
Thursday 13th September '12
News Medical (found on Musical Chairs)Classical music could ease the ‘dog’s life’ of kennelsPlaying classical music to dogs housed in kennels on either a temporary or permanent basis results in them spending more time sleeping, …
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