17th February: Handel opera gets period punch, and music education receives aid
Friday 17th February '17
In today's news, star violinist David Garrett receives the Frankfurter Musikpreis, and the critique of Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie: accessibility not guaranteed. Finland musicians explore the fusion of classical and metal, and Handel opera gets a period …
Read30th January: Grange Festival premieres Dove, Birmingham Pianothon, Richard Strauss Festival
Monday 30th January '17
In today's Classical News, Grange Festival are to give the world premiere of Jonathan Dove's new work, celebrating Jane Austen, and Birmingham Conservatoire announce their pianothon. A New York orchestra are putting audience members side …
Read19th January: ICMA winners announced, applications open for the inaugural Bartok World International Violin Competition & Festival Ultraschall
Thursday 19th January '17
Classical News In today’s classical news, in order to raise money for young musicians facing challenging circumstances, National Orchestra for All is inviting members of the public to play as part of a professional orchestra. Winners …
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