29th April: Facebook to allow artists to charge for livestreams, Milan’s Scala to reopen in September, Death of the great cellist Lynn Harrell
Wednesday 29th April '20
Facebook to allow artists to charge for livestreamsFacebook has announced plans to implement a range of new features, including the facility for artists and other creators to charge for livestreams.The news on livestreams was part …
Read27th March: German violinist Mutter tests positive for coronavirus, Violinist Wolfgang Marschner dead at 93, Bolshoi is going to broadcast its best shows
Friday 27th March '20
German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter tests positive for coronavirusThe star violinist revealed her diagnosis in a Facebook video, saying “it’s a difficult situation for any artist, but better times will come”.German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has tested …
Read21st February: L.A. Chamber Orchestra names Jaime Martin as music director, String players dominate Borletti-Buitoni Trust Awards, ICE secures licensing agreement with Facebook
Wednesday 21st February '18
In today's news: Polly Graham to become the artistic director of Longborough Festival Opera, Details were announced for 2018 Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition and for the first time in the British trust’s 16-year history, …
Read26th January: Marin Alsop honoured with major orchestral award, Plans unveiled for Tokyo Stradivarius Festival, Rheingau Music Festival announces theme ‘friendship’
Friday 26th January '18
In today's news: Facebook engineer who died aged 33 creates fellowship to lend his Vuillaume violin to worthy talents and Nancy Zhou wins $50,000 first prize at International Music Competition Harbin. Also, Winners of the …
Read22nd December: Charles Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct and Universal and Facebook announce multi-year agreement
Friday 22nd December '17
In today's news: Conductor Charles Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct and the reaction of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Also, famous German christmas carol to be considered as intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO.The TelegraphRoyal Philharmonic …
Read13th September: RSC Founder Sir Peter Hall dies, Refugee to play Stradivarius at Royal Albert Hall
Wednesday 13th September '17
In today's news: Sir Peter Hall, RSC founder and former National Theatre director, dies aged 86, Meurig Bowen steps down as director of Cheltenham Music Festival, and thanks to Facebook, a refugee violinist will play a Stradivarius …
Read6th September: The Royal Opera House to reintroduce Proms concerts
Wednesday 6th September '17
In today's news: The Royal Opera House to reintroduce Proms concerts, the Philharmonia Orchestra to release its second piece of Virtual Reality content, and Facebook offers ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ to labels and publishers …
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Wednesday 30th August '17
We are looking for a Junior Account Manager to join WildKat PR in London!WildKat PRWildKat PR is a game-changer in the classical music industry. We adamantly believe in changing the status quo of our industry, embracing creative …
Read3rd August: More under-35s listening to Classic FM, and music publishing head for Facebook
Thursday 3rd August '17
In today's news: Facebook is hiring for a music publishing head in Europe, huge increase in under-35 listeners for Classic FM, and if Soundcloud disappears, what happens to its music culture? Wolf Durmashkin composer's prize …
ReadJuly 12th: Voices Now results, Facebook reveals plans
Wednesday 12th July '17
In today's news: Voices Now reveals results of Big Chorus Census, RSNO launches third Composers' Hub competition, and Facebook reveals plans to negotiate with existing digital music platforms. Exclusive concert at the Elbphilharmonic for police …
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