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21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality 

Tuesday 21st August '18

In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …

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2nd August: West Side Story gets a new Maria, Gallagher joins Classic FM for the summer

Thursday 2nd August '18

In today's news, OPUS launches composition competition in collaboration with Britten Sinfonia, sports presenter joins Classic FM for the summer. Actor replaces lead in BBC Proms' West Side Story. German conductor and oboist Hansjörg Schellenberger awarded …

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25th April: IFPI Global Music Report, Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Royal wedding and Smartphone-Opera.

Wednesday 25th April '18

In today's news: 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason has been invited to perform at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, National Opera Studio commissions twelve arias for young artists, IFPI Global Music Report reveals …

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24th April: First Livestream from Sistine Chapel, Eu investigates Apple’s Shazam acquisition, Met Museum reopens music galleries

Tuesday 24th April '18

In today's news: Sixteen and Britten Sinfonia perform for the Pope, The Phantom of the Opera score big at West End Eurovision 2018,  EU to investigate Apple’s purchase of Shazam, Daniel Barenboim returned his Echo-Awards, …

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20th March: The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra makes history, CBSO pay tribute to Debussy, and “Forty Girls” is performed.

Tuesday 20th March '18

In today's news: An orchestra has been made entirely out of turntables, Sonic Boom festival provides opportunities for young composers, "Forty Girls is performed in Uzbekistan, New Century appionts Daniel Hope as music director, Anne-Sophie …

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25th July: Chaos at Argentinian National Symphony Orchestra, Erwin Schrott receives badge of honour

Tuesday 25th July '17

In today's news: Dan McCarroll leaves Warner Bros Records, Cincinnatti Symphony Orchestra introduce new director, Eckart Preu, and chaos at National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina. Festival "Klangwerkstatt" no to take place this year, Elisabeth Gutjahr …

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Die Eröffnung der Elbphilharmonie – Ein Einblick in die Presse

Tuesday 17th January '17

Alle sprechen darüber. In der Klassikwelt gibt es in diesen Tagen kaum ein anderes Thema als das neue Wahrzeichen Hamburgs: Am vergangenen Mittwoch wurde die neue Elbphilharmonie feierlich eröffnet und damit eine neue Ära eingeläutet.Die …

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28th April: Chaos at Romanian national opera, Jazz FM Award winners & subscribers increase for Apple Music

Thursday 28th April '16

Classical News In our news today, after their artistic director resigned things are getting out of hand at Romanian national opera, stars lined up for the Jazz FM Awards celebrated in London last night and Apple Music …

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26th April: Understudy on stage in sneakers, successful Record Store Day & YouTube debate continues

Tuesday 26th April '16

Classical News In our news today, Met Opera understudy Francesco Anile steps in and gives performance of a lifetime as lead tenor loses his voice, sales up 14% year-on-year for Record Store Day, New York Festival of …

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1st May: English National Opera to branch out into musical theatre, Richard Farnes departs from Opera North and Spanish soprano under scrutiny for tax evasion

Thursday 1st May '14

Classical Music MagazineEnglish National Opera to branch out into musical theatreEnglish National Opera ENO has announced it will be opening its doors to the world of musical theatre as part of company plans to create a …

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