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9th November: Poor families priced out of music lessons and EUYO commemorates the Armistice

Friday 9th November '18

What happened in this week's Classical News?  Poorer children in UK priced out of learning to play musical instruments, report warns ‘To deny people who cannot afford music lessons the possibility of trying is criminal’ - David Arnold, composerPoorer …

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Actor Charles Dance announced as narrator for ‘Lincoln Portrait’ alongside the CSO

Friday 18th August '17

Charles Dance, celebrated English actor, will join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on their forthcoming European tour to perform Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait at the Edinburgh International Festival, BBC Proms and San Sebastián......... “I am thrilled to be performing this historic work with the Cincinnati …

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The European Union Youth Orchestra welcomes Ilaria Borletti Buitoni as its newest Trustee

Wednesday 6th April '16

WildKat PR is excited to hear that Ilaria Borletti Buitoni has become The European Union Youth Orchestra's newest Trustee. Ilaria was born in Milan, has strong entrepreneurial experience, founded an NGO which supports medical and educational programs …

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12th December: Spotify to take on iTunes Radio, New Chief for Chicago Symphony, and artist income

Thursday 12th December '13

The Guardian Spotify to take on iTunes Radio with free tier for its music apps 11 December event expected to expand free mobile access from US, although on-demand streams will be limitedThe New York Times Kennedy Center Names …

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15th October: Spontaneous hymn, Charlotte Church, and Yamaha unveils new instruments

Tuesday 15th October '13

The TelegraphGroup perfoms Icelandic hymn in German train stationYouTube video shows Icelandic indie-folk group spontaneously burst into song in Wuppertal station, west Germany Charlotte Church: female pop stars told 'take clothes off, show you're an adult' Charlotte …

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