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. …
Read26th November: Stephen Cleobury Passes Away, Nuremberg artistic director, Metropolitan Opera’s manager
Tuesday 26th November '19
Sir Stephen Cleobury Passes AwayStephen Cleobury, former music director of King’s College Cambridge, has died aged 70 – just two months after his retirement from the post he had held for 37 years. Few institutions …
Read20th June: MC Mozart, and Orchestra dell-Arte musical exchange
Tuesday 20th June '17
In Today's Classical News, Mozart comes to Shoreditch and Orchestra dell’Arte launches musical exchange. Lidiya Yankovskaya is named Music Director of the Chicago Opera Theater, and The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington react to homophobic protests.The GuardianEine kleine …
Read15th June: Primephonic launch, BBC Music Day
Thursday 15th June '17
In today's Classical News, Primephonic, a new streaming service for classical music, launches in London, and a wedding musician is asked to play in return for social media likes. Today is BBC Music Day, celebrating …
Read1st June: Jiri Belohlavek died aged 71, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints
Thursday 1st June '17
In today's Classical News, Brindley Sherratt gives advice to a younger generation of singers, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints international chair in cello, and YCAT announces two new artists. Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek has died aged 71, and …
Read25th May: Steven Isserlis receives Glashütte Original Music Festival Award, and Cincinnati World Piano Competition closes
Thursday 25th May '17
In today's Classical News, Steven Isserlis donates his Glashütte prize money, and the Cincinnati World Piano Competition will close after 60 years. Thierry Fischer extends his contract with the Utah Symphony, and Kevin Zhu becomes …
Read19th May: LSO Open Air concert in pictures, Johnny Flynn talks about composing for Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It,’ Violinist Julian Rachlin is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s artist in residence
Tuesday 19th May '15
Classical News In today's news, relive the London Symphony Orchestra's free concert in Trafalgar Square with photos in the Guardian. It was an all Shostakovich programme with Nicola Benedetti and Valery Gergiev. Also in the Guardian, …
ReadA very active April at WildKat PR…
Friday 15th May '15
April has been an incredibly busy month here at WildKat PR! Just in case you missed anything, here is a round-up of what we've been up to:We were delighted to welcome Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival. …
Read14th May: Sarah Brightman cancels trip to International Space Station, Alice Coote on playing male roles, Danielle De Niese’s plans to return to work after having a baby.
Thursday 14th May '15
Classical News In today's news, mezzo-soprano Alice Coote reflects on the difficulties of playing male roles. Another singer, Sarah Brightman has cancelled her trip to the International Space Station whilst the Beatles are to become part …
ReadWelcome back to Tim Benjamin!
Wednesday 13th May '15
WildKat PR is pleased to be welcoming back composer Tim Benjamin, who is returning with his latest project Life Stories: a double bill of new one-act operas, Silent Jack and Rest in Peace, set three …
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