31st July: Cadogan benefit for Grenfell, NYOS collaborations & opera outreach
Monday 31st July '17
In today's news, Cadogan Hall will host a benefit concert for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the NYOS prepare for top collaborations on summer tour, and is sight reading damaging the UK classical music …
Read7th 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 …
Read13 June: 2017 Cliburn winners, new monologues for BBC Music Day, and new platform for classical musicians wins Midemlabs
Tuesday 13th June '17
In today's news Radio 3 are considering removing BBC branding from new podcasts to encourage more young people to listen. The winner of the 2017 Cliburn Competition has been announced, and a new platform for …
ReadNews: Help Musicians UK partner with Women in Music, Tête à Tête announce summer programme, and a piano-playing bear
Thursday 8th June '17
In today's news Help Musicians UK and Women in Music have announced a partnership, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition connects local students with world-class musicians. Tête à Tête have announced the programme for their …
Read18th April: Classic FM’s Hall of Fame & the Return of Naïve Classique
Tuesday 18th April '17
In today's news: Candidates for the Philadelphia's Astral National Auditions are announced, the return of label Naïve Classique in the music world, and this year Classic FM Hall of Fame with popular composers. A 93 …
Read19th August: New position for Salonen, Bringuier to leave Zurich & first composer-in-residence at Sound festival
Friday 19th August '16
Classical news In our classical music news today: lots of firsts as Esa-Pekka Salonen takes up first position of artist-in-association at Finnish National Opera and Ballet, and Sound festival announces John De Simone as inaugural composer-in-residence. Also, Lionel …
Read27th April: Anna Netrebko withdraws from Norma, Scottish Opera’s new season & Esa-Pekka Salonen at Met Opera
Wednesday 27th April '16
Classical News In today's news, Anna Netrebko surprisingly withdraws from singing at Royal Opera's Norma, Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen to work with Metropolitan Opera, Google offers a virtual tour through the Sydney Opera House and Scottish Opera announces …
Read21st April: Classical music struggles in China, Carl Nielsen Violin Competition finalists & Gavin Reid announced as new SCO chief
Thursday 21st April '16
Classical News In today's news, although China was once the world's great hope for classical music, its smaller cities struggle to cultivate an interest in classical music, Sakari Oramo remains as Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor with the Royal …
Read5th October: Peter Gelb’s Met, Radio 3 redefined & singing Black Hole
Monday 5th October '15
In today's news, Peter Gelb facing controversy, Radio 3 is not only a classical music station, young Brit named as conductor of Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León and singing Black Hole discovered.The GuardianNot only …
Read30th July: Europe’s largest Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ, music teachers’ zero-hours contracts, why symphony orchestras will survive
Thursday 30th July '15
Classical News In today's news, Europe’s largest Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ is revived, music teachers' zero-hours contracts may prevent children from learning an instrument and why symphony orchestras are expected to survive indefinitely. The Telegraph Europe’s largest Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe …
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