18th December: Sexual abuse victims in the music industry are speaking out, Dallas Opera’s general manager resigns, new app for musicians
Monday 18th December '17
In today's news: Victims of sexual harassment in the music industry are speaking out now, patients should be allowed to listen to music during operations, surgeon says; NYO names Chris Riddell as artist in residence. Also, John Reed creates …
Read30th November: the nomination process for the RPS awards is open, a plan to protect Londons music venues and El Sistema in Kenya
Thursday 30th November '17
In today's news: A plan to protect Londons music venues, the nomination process for the RPS awards is open, Sir Thomas Allen is to become artist in residence at the RCM, the Festspiele MV are …
Read26th September: Birmingham Conservatoire granted Royal title, and psychopaths prefer rap
Tuesday 26th September '17
In today's news, Birmingham Conservatoire is granted Royal title, and its Principal Julian Lloyd Webber criticises the government for not valuing music. New musical for children called "Wemmicks", Sachsen-Anhalt celebrates "Day of Singing" on September …
Read17th August: Former El Sistema student released, refugee children perform with Joyce DiDonato
Thursday 17th August '17
In today's news: Protest violinist and former El Sistema student Wuilly Arteaga released from custody in Venezuela, and Joyce DiDonato performs with refugee children in Greece. Michael Haensel has died, Baltic Sea Philharmonic on tour, and "Bundesakkordeonorchester" receives …
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 …
Read5th May: Music Festival’s Action Against Sexual Assault & Dudamel against Venezuelan government
Friday 5th May '17
In today's news: a nightingale inspires music, Dudamel pushes against Venezuelan government. Not enough compensation for a broken bass, and the end of moshpits? Soprano Agnes Giebel dies at the age of 95, and the …
Read7th January: Pierre Boulez dies, El Sistema expanded & TV series about classical music
Thursday 7th January '16
classical news In today’s news, the media is in mourning for Pierre Boulez, London is looking forward to a visit of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and its conductor Gustavo Dudamel, also “El Sistema France” is …
Read13th April: The classical music festival in Beirut that survives war and assassinations, El Sistema 40th anniversary and why American football players make perfect opera singers
Monday 13th April '15
Classical News Guardian Al Bustan – the classical music festival in Beirut that survives war and assassinations In its 22 years, the festival has cancelled only a single concert. As its founder says: ‘Every year there’s some crisis …
Read14th January: Performing arts contributes £5.4 billion a year to UK economy, new fellowship to support emerging arts admin talent and The Simón Bolívar Orchestra – why we should look beyond the music.
Wednesday 14th January '15
GuardianThe Simón Bolívar Orchestra - why we should look beyond the musicReviews of El Sistema’s flagship orchestra’s London concerts missed the bigger picture, writes Geoff Baker.Classic FMExclusive: Gustavo Dudamel answers your questionsWe spoke exclusively to …
Read9th January: Musicians play moving Charlie Hebdo tribute in Trafalgar Square, prejudice is keeping women conductors off the podium and Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoSound Moment system matches playback to the way you feel
Friday 9th January '15
Classical News Classic FMMusicians play moving Charlie Hebdo tribute in Trafalgar SquareAn ensemble of over 150 string players gathered in London's Trafalgar Square to pay tribute to the victims of the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris.The …
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