11th August: Lucerne festival begins, classical voice types de-mystified
Friday 11th August '17
In today's news: Gove and Osbourne visit opera on German holiday, PRS for Music supports Gramophone classical music awards, and classical voice types de-mystified. Elbphilharmonie reopens after summer break, start of Lucerne festival, and "Troubadou" …
ReadA busy week in discussions over arts funding
Friday 27th November '15
This week, the classical music news has been dominated by articles concerning arts funding. Here is a summary of the latest developments and who has been talking about the changes which could have such a …
Read26th November: Arts Funding – #spendingreview; Beyond Borders; Northern Ireland
Thursday 26th November '15
Classical News In today's news, Chancellor George Osborne has promised to increase funding to Arts Council England in his Spending Review and PRS for Music Foundation has announced the the latest recipients of its Beyond Borders funding …
ReadCome back Sir Simon! But, should there be New Concert Hall?
Wednesday 25th February '15
If you look back at our daily news page on our website, it is not an exaggeration when I say that in the last few weeks almost every day there has been a news story …
Read20th February: why Britain’s orchestras say new tax measures don’t play fair, musical page turning is under threat from the accursed iPad and Chancellor in tune with Rattle’s concert hall wish
Friday 20th February '15
Classical News GuardianPulling the strings: why Britain's orchestras say new tax measures don't play fairOrchestras can only apply for new tax relief if they fit the government’s bizarre idea of what an orchestra should be – …
Read5th December: Orchestras in line for a tax break, BBC Concert Orchestra announced as associate orchestra of Southbank and how do you stop coughing during a classical concert?
Friday 5th December '14
Classical News TelegraphOrchestras and children's TV producers in line for tax break from Autumn StatementGeorge Osborne gives unexpected cash boost to firms behind children's TV shows and opens consultation on orchestra tax reliefClassic FMKyung Wha Chung …
Read21st March: New tax relief scheme for arts organisations, BBCSSO announces 2014/15 season & La Scala’s new boss combats catcalling
Friday 21st March '14
Classical Music MagazineIndustry welcomes tax relief on production costsArts Council England has welcomed a new scheme for arts and cultural organisations to claim specific tax relief on production costs, announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s budget …
Read7th May: Rolando Villazón, Magdalena Kozená and Alison Balsom
Tuesday 7th May '13
The GuardianMaestro Verdi, your Art must not dieHe gives music to the emotions ... tenor Rolando Villazón on singing and listening to Verdi in his bicentennial year. The TelegraphClassical musicians demand 'sport star tax breaks' from …
Read1st October: Edible Opera Algae, Revived Vivaldi Violin Sonata, and Politicians at the Opera.
Monday 1st October '12
BBC Music MagazineMendelssohn’s statue returns to Düsseldorf A reconstruction of a statue, that was removed in the Nazi era, is unveiled in Düsseldorf Deceptive Cadence, NPRIn Ohio, A Three-Way Musical Marriage Of ConvenienceSymphony orchestras across the country …
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