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8th November: London concert hall’s loss of funding disappoints conductors, Welsh National Opera performs in Dubai & Berlin Philharmonic on last US tour with Sir Simon Rattle

Tuesday 8th November '16

Classical News In today's classical news, London concert hall project's loss of funding disappoints conductors, Welsh National Opera is to perform in Dubai, and ICMP announces new songwriting degree. Also, Berlin Philharmonic are on their last …

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1st September: Scottish Opera presents dementia-friendly performance, Yamaha offers upgrade & Dubai Opera aims to rival Sydney

Thursday 1st September '16

Classical News In our classical news today, Scottish Opera presents UK’s first dementia-friendly performance, Yamaha offers upgrade to Silent or TransAcoustic pianos, and Dubai aims to rival Sydney with opening of new opera house. Also, Spotify is starting …

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24th February: Beares Auctions’ new direction, Handel cantata & classical music gala Dubai

Wednesday 24th February '16

In today's news, Beares Auctions heads in a new direction with the launch of Moto Perpetuo and a newly discovered Handel cantata is to receive its modern premiere. Also, Triptyq discuss classical music and there's …

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20th March: Dubai builds new opera house, San Diego Opera to cease operations & a new project to bring classical music into German schools

Thursday 20th March '14

Classical FMDubai to build spectacular new opera houseA new multi-purpose concert venue is to be built in the heart of Dubai's new Opera District, it has been announced. 'Dubai Opera' will hold 2,000 people and will …

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27th February: Bullies at Royal College says Laura Wright, Menuhin Competition, and Dave Mustaine on classical music

Thursday 27th February '14

The Telegraph Bullies almost forced me to quit Royal College of Music, says soprano Laura Wright Soprano Laura Wright said she was bullied by students at the Royal College of Music who accused her of dumbing down …

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16th December: Taylor Swift donates to Orchestra, 2014 Academy Awards, and Wagner inspired by migraines

Monday 16th December '13

GramophoneTaylor Swift donates $100,000 to the Nashville Symphony OrchestraThe singer-songwriter makes a birthday giftThe Guardian Synthesisers are killing film and TV music, say British composers Carl Davis and Christopher Gunning claim synthesised orchestras are preferred to the …

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