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14th January: Dispute between Warner Chappell and Spotify, Alexandre Desplat at the Oscars, Brahms-Medaille

Tuesday 14th January '20

Spotify and Warner Chappell settle India dispute, sign global licensing dealThe dispute between Warner Chappell and Spotify in India is over. The publisher and streaming giant have today (January 14) agreed a multi-territory licensing deal. …

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16th August: musicians honoured at Welsh guild ceremony, musicians come together at the Tubax Festival

Thursday 16th August '18

In today's news: India's Carnatic musicians threatened over Christian hymns. Musicians honoured at Welsh Music Guild ceremony. 9 well-known left-handed classical musicians - how do they play backwards?! Madonna at 60: a colourful career in pictures. …

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19th July: Royal Northern Sinfonia’s 60th season announced, music-streaming services now account for 8% of all audio listening in the UK.

Thursday 19th July '18

In today's news: A weekend of celebratory concerts to mark Royal Northern Orchestra’s 60th anniversary. British music’s annual trade mission to India is set for 21 to 24 August. Opera writer and director Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttiron on #echochamber. …

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28th June: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra announces 2018-19 season, Hamburg honours Martha Argerich

Thursday 28th June '18

In today's news: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra unveil plans for 2018-19 season. NHS marks its 70th anniversary with music. RNCM 2018 Gold Medal winners. Pianist Martha Argerich honoured by city of Hamburg. Steven Sloane to leave …

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1st June: Italy plans to save the EUYO, MIMC names finalists & Sound and Music announces new patrons

Wednesday 1st June '16

Classical News In our news today, Italy proposes to save the European Youth Orchestra, Montreal International Music Competition 2016 names six violin finalists & Michael Berkeley, Kuljit Bhamra and Judith Weir have been announced as honorary patrons of …

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19th February: Classical 100, Audience Europe Network & Stagescreen Global musical venture

Friday 19th February '16

Classical News In today's news, the Classical 100 launches across the UK, Audiences Europe Network considers rethinking it's future and Stagescreen Global announces a new musical venture. Also, Indian classical music guru Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan …

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18th January : Construction site fiasco at Berlin State Opera, music streaming & Oscar-nomination for Morricone

Monday 18th January '16

In today’s news, Tagesspiegel discusses the construction site fiasco at Berlin State Opera and streaming services are supposed to boost music business. Also, Morricone is nominated for an Oscar, Pavarotti-Villa becomes a meeting place for …

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Scriabin: Colour, Philosophy & Mysticism

Tuesday 17th November '15

Scriabin, who died 100 years ago this year, was the first composer to associate colours with music; he believed that there is an aesthetic connection between musical harmony and shades of colour. The Russian artist …

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12th November: RCM digital collections, Menuhin Competition record & Classical Music for Padwa

Thursday 12th November '15

Classical News In today's news, Classical Music Magazine reports that the Royal College of Music will digitise its musical instrument collections, International Arts Manager announces that Martha Argerich has been awarded a RPS Gold Medal and …

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3rd November: Women in music debate, Classical 100 & Delhi Classical Music Festival

Tuesday 3rd November '15

Classical News In today’s news, Classical Music Magazine discusses why the women in music debate is more important than ever and ABRSM launches an initiative to get more primary school children interested in classical music. Also, …

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