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6th February: Classic FM sees increase in younger audience, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik Announced, Plácido Domingo Theatre in Mexico

Thursday 6th February '20

Younger audience increase for Classic FM, as 610,000 under 25s listen every weekClassic FM is growing a new, younger audience for classical music, according to figures released today.Every week, 5.5 million people tune in to …

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5th September: Soundfestival finale threatened by Brexit say organisers, Three emerging composers selected for ricordilab, The Orchestre de Paris reopens its doors

Thursday 5th September '19

Soundfestival finale threatened by Brexit, say organisersThe organisers of Scotland’s soundfestival have stated that the festival’s finale weekend is under threat, following a Government debate on artist visas post Brexit. During the debate, Home Office …

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31st May: Harry Ogg joins Welsh National Opera, Renee Hunt appointed to Opera North board of trustees, and a lock of Beethoven’s hair to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

Friday 31st May '19

WNO announces new associate conductor Harry Ogg Young British conductor Harry Ogg will join Welsh National Opera this summer as WNO associate conductor, in collaboration with the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition after reaching the competition …

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12th April: Royal Philharmonic featured in Playstation, pop critic defends the Arts Council, and why GEMA is under critique

Thursday 12th April '18

In today's news: Orchestral music reaches new audiences through video games, BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates 90 years, Washington Performing Arts CEO is Pushing DC’s classical music scene forward, performance of "Edward W. Said Days" …

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2nd February: Wigmore Hall reveals 2018/19 season, ‘O Canada’ will become gender neutral with new lyrics, Violist sues Royal Oper House

Friday 2nd February '18

In today's news: Sony Classical signs new guitarist, ISM announces sexual harassment and discrimination webinars and Nevill Holt Opera announces new orchestral partnerships. Also, Music industry urges new EU presidency to support safe harbour reform and over 600.000 …

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10th May: Nike Wagner won’t lead the Bayreuther Festspiele & Jonas Kaufmann sings Othello for the first time

Wednesday 10th May '17

In today's news: a Wagner production in the spotlight of RPS Awards, Johnny Depp's likeness with an old Chinese legend and a Classical Music Award for a 'raving' orchestra. Nicolas Collon becomes first guest conductor …

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18th July: New life into the traditional music scene, BBC Proms opened with tribute to the people of Nice & Chloë Hanslip about musical journeys

Monday 18th July '16

Classical News In today's news, classical pianist Parker is breathing new life into the traditional music scene, pianist Till Hoffmann wins TONALi competition, and Chloë Hanslip talks about musical journeys. Also, first night of the BBC …

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31th May: Classical:NEXT day three, EUYO criticizes EU Commissioner & no 1st prize in Markneukirchen

Tuesday 31st May '16

Classical News In today's news, Classical:NEXT 2016 day three, New York Geffen Hall plans continue in fits and starts, and profile of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Also, EUYO criticizes EU Commissioner Navracsics, and …

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23rd May: Arts & Business Awards announced, La Scala fires director general & stolen violins recovered 16 years later

Friday 23rd May '14

Classic FMArts & Business Awards winners announcedThe best partnerships between businesses and the arts were honoured last night at a ceremony at the BFI Southbank, London at the 35th Arts & Business Awards, in partnership …

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27th February: Posthumous Donations, Postgraduate Opportunities and Performers Swimming.

Wednesday 27th February '13

The Independent Who was Diana Kurzman? Donor leaves £1m for classical music Posthumous gift to Arts Council England comes 10 years after mysterious piano-lover’s death Classic FM Royal Opera House and Guildhall School to collaborate The Guildhall School of Music …

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