30th May: Facebook AI sings Bach, Sir Simon Rattle leaves Berliner Philharmoniker
Wednesday 30th May '18
In today's news: Facebook AI sings classical music, Pianist Joon Yoon wins Guildhall gold medal, Maxim Emelyanychev to be next principal conductor for Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conductor Sir Simon Rattle leaves the Berliner Philharmoniker after sixteen …
Read1st May: Make Music Day, Istanbul’s new opera house, and Apple’s free trial extended
Tuesday 1st May '18
In today's news: Make Music Day is celebrated in over 120 countries, Istanbul will open new arts and culture centre, Apple extends their 3-month trial period, and the general manager of theatre Plauen Zwickau, Roland …
Read23th March: Classic Brit awards return, Robin Zander makes Broadway debut, and Guildhall launches Leadership Academy
Friday 23rd March '18
In today's news: Classic Brit awards are making a comeback, Robin Zander debuts on Broadway, Fox celebrates women in music, Konzerthaus Dortmund to further Simon Höfeles (trumpet) career, and Sarah Nemtsov to receive Composition Prize …
Read23th November: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere
Thursday 23rd November '17
In today's news: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere, Conductor Justus Frantz cut his fingertip, Diapason d'or Award for 2017 announced.Royal Society …
Read18th January: UK Music’s Jo Dipple is to step down as Chief Executive, RNCM appoints first International Chair of Opera & The Barbican’s 2017/18 season
Wednesday 18th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Jo Dipple, current UK Music's Chief Executive is to step down in June. The Barbican has announced its 2017/18 season. Royal Northern College of Music appoints Graham Vick CBE as its first international …
Read10th October: Guildhall School of Music takes on first ever rapper, Vienna Philharmonic to invest in historical archives and Classic FM records charity single for Global’s Make Some Noise
Friday 10th October '14
GuardianAustralian opera company drops Carmen over smoking scenesDecision by West Australia Opera has left fans fuming, while PM Tony Abbott calls it ‘political correctness gone crazy’TimesThe Schubert Project: which are his best songs?As the marathon …
Read16th April: RPS Music Awards shortlist awards announced, John Luther Adams win Pulitzer Prize & Bergen Philharmonic’s future in threat
Wednesday 16th April '14
LimelightJohn Luther Adams wins Pulitzer Prize for MusicAlaskan-based composer John Luther Adams has won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize in Music for his recent commission from the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. BBC Music Magazine Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards shortlist …
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