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3rd November: Muhammad Ali’s life turned into an opera, a great performance of Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ to watch at home, and music as the oldest form of art

Friday 3rd November '17

In today's classical news: How Muhammad Ali's life was turned into an opera, a video of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks with Riccardo Muti conducting Verdi's 'Requiem',  Sophie Lewis is appointed as NCO Managing Director. …

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22nd August: Kristjan Järvi first non-sport Olympic ambassador, Gramophone Award category winners announced & experimental music festival takes over Darwin military tunnel

Monday 22nd August '16

Classical News In our news today, the Estonian Olympic Committee appoints Kristjan Järvi as first non-sport Olympic ambassador, Gramophone Classical Music Awards reveals 2017 category winners, and experimental music festival takes over Darwin military tunnel. Also, …

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10th June: First International Youth Choir Festival, musician forced to carry instrument unprotected & graphic listening guides at TSO

Friday 10th June '16

Classical News In today's news, the first International Youth Choir Festival will take place in 2017, British Airways forces musician to carry his instrument unprotected and Vienna Philharmonic opens their home for refugees. Also, the Toronto …

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24th May: Lawrence Power appointed ECO’s artistic director, Opera North’s Richard Farnes departs with The Ring & Sex Workers Opera

Tuesday 24th May '16

Classical News In our classical news today, Lawrence Power appointed artistic director of the English Chamber Orchestra charitable trust, Richard Farnes takes on Wagner's The Ring Cycle as his final assignment with Opera North and the Arts …

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