April 4th: The Met puts on opera for babies, Bowhead whales sing jazz, German theatres and orchestra apply to UNESCO World Heritage
Wednesday 4th April '18
In todays news: Ycat select finalists, baby-opera is coming to the Met, Bowhead whales sing jazz, Mozart is played with light beams, the Dublin Piano Competition turns 30, Alan Gilbert's plans for the NDR Elbphilharmonie …
Read15th January: Brit awards embracing diversity, Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer and the death of Pierre Pincemaille
Monday 15th January '18
In today's news: disabled people underrepresented in English arts bodies, what to expect from music this year, Cumnock Tryst appoints Jean Nicholson as festival director. Also, Arvo Pärt is world’s most performed living composer and 20.000 cheap tickets for the …
Read11th December: No criminal charges for James Levine, Apple acquires Shazam and £85m gift for the University of Cambridge
Monday 11th December '17
In today's news: the lack of interest in opera, British Airways criticised by musicians again, Coventry to be UK City of Culture 2021. Also, Apple intends to buy Shazam, clarinet is the less hygienic instrument and Thomas …
Read2nd May: new Steinway piano in Mussorgsky style & Kulturpalast Dresden reopened
Tuesday 2nd May '17
In today's news: Juillard School named Argus Quartet as Juilliard’s New Graduate Resident String Quartet, and look at the new Steinway piano. The Kulturpalast Dresden reopened last friday, and Douglas Bostock will leave Argovia Philharmonic in …
ReadDie 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 …
Read16th January: Uni of St Andrews’ new music centre, Anipo & opera without voices for Syria
Monday 16th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, University of St Andrews is to reveal plans for a new music centre later this month. A charity has launched a research project and announced funding to support up to …
Read1st November: BBC Proms announces Dubai dates, Elbphilharmonie is finally complete & Youtube and GEMA come to licensing agreement
Tuesday 1st November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, BBC Proms announces Dubai dates, Lufthansa's solution to musicians worried about checking their instruments into the hold is making them pay for an extra seat, and opera lover regrets fuelling …
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