27th February: Julie Walters returns to Classic FM, Scottish study on music education and Munich University suspends high-ranking employee
Wednesday 27th February '19
Julie Walters returns to Classic FM for a new series of ‘Turning Points’ Much-loved actress Julie Walters is returning to Classic FM to present a second series of Turning Points from Saturday 2 March, 9-10pm.Turning Points explores the biggest moments in …
Read30th August: Titanic – gateway drug to classical music, travellers to conduct in airport
Wednesday 30th August '17
In today's news: Can the Titanic soundtrack be a gateway drug to classical music's greats, Tido launches educational piano, and travellers to conduct the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Glasgow Airport. Staatsoper in Vienna to …
Read24th April: German Union Enters Berlin Philharmonic & the Futuristic Concert Hall in the Siene
Monday 24th April '17
In today's news: first BBC proms outside of London since 1930, the German union enters the Berlin Philharmonic and the opera foundation, and on an island in the middle of the Seine lies the new …
ReadNew Music Scotland Nomination for Ailie Robertson
Friday 27th January '17
We're very proud to share news that Ailie Robertson has been nominated for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Award for Achievement in New Music, part of the Scottish Awards for New Music. This award marks 'the …
ReadOpera’s brightest stars to ride from Glasgow to London
Tuesday 28th June '16
Scottish tenor Nicky Spence has enlisted some of the brightest stars from the world of opera to cycle the length of the UK, from Glasgow all the way to London. Nine opera singers will cycle over …
Read17th November: Composers’ Commissions decrease, RSNO relocates & Paul Hamlyn Awards
Tuesday 17th November '15
Classical News In today's news, the results of Sound and Music's Composer Commissioning Survey are revealed, Royal Scottish National Orchestra relocates to Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall, 'La Marseillaise' is played around the World and Sebastian Schwartz …
ReadPaul Chamberlain begins recording his new album!
Wednesday 5th March '14
Classical accordionist Paul Chamberlain has begun recording his latest album at the Maybank Studios in Glasgow. The repertoire includes Konzertstück in F minor by Carl Maria von Weber, and Tango Sensations by Astor Piazzolla (for accordion & …
Read17th January: Peter Pan proposes on stage, HMV closes flagship store, and concert for the children of Syria
Friday 17th January '14
New York TimesDetroit Symphony Agrees to New Contract With MusiciansThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which endured a bitter six-month strike a few years ago, settled its latest contract eight months early, orchestra officials announced WednesdayBBC Music MagazineHMV closes flagship …
Read13th January: Lang Lang with Metallica, violinist receives Salomon Prize, and Nicola Benedetti on early career struggles
Monday 13th January '14
Classic FM OnlineLang Lang to perform with Metallica at 2014 GrammysPianist Lang Lang will perform with heavy metal legends Metallica at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, it has been announcedITVBirmingham based violinist wins prestigious music awardA Birmingham …
Read8th March – Alan Gilbert, Muse/ique and Mini Operas
Thursday 8th March '12
Classical Music MagazineRunnicles Assembles Star Cast For BBCSSO Tristan.The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will perform the three acts of Tristan und Isolde over a set of three concerts that will take place between September 2012 and …
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