11th March: Dominque Meyer Appeals to Vaccinate All Artists, Alexander Steinbeis: new artistic director of the Kissinger Sommer, Odéon Theatre occupation movement hopes to spread
Thursday 11th March '21
Dominque Meyer Appeals to Italian Government to Vaccinate All ArtistsFollowing 45 positive cases at the Teatro alla Scala, Superintendent Dominque Meyer has issued an appeal to the Italian government.In the appeal, Meyer asked the government …
Read25th September: Patricia Kopatchinskaja receives Grand Prix Musik, instrument-maker creates da Vinci’s ‘viola organista’
Monday 25th September '17
In today's news: Instrument-maker creates da Vinci's 'viola organista', The Refugee Orchestra Project’s film explores topics like jobs the refugess get, and Abbey Road Red connects tech startups with studio's experts and facilities. Kay Kuntze …
Read5th July: Moritzburg Festival starts today & Unesco chair for musicology Weimar/Jena inaugurated
Wednesday 5th July '17
In today's news: Euphonium player mixes it with a sax mouthpiece, and Spotify and Apple Music jumped by more than 69% subscribers in the US during first half of the year. Moritzburg Festival close to …
Read27th June: Rolando Villazón becomes new director of Salzburger Mozartwoche & Deportation of students from Newark’s violin-making school
Tuesday 27th June '17
In today's news: Charles Dutoit becomes honorary conductor at the RPO, and Piratstro unveils new violin string. Rolando Villazón becomes new director of the Salzburger Mozartwoche, and 80th birthday of musical educationalist Eberhard Feltz. Four …
Read12th May: Rowling warns for buying a stolen prequel & classical music performance in a living room
Friday 12th May '17
In today's news: list to a music performances in a living room and new film clip of the Beatles during their filming in the Austrian Alps. JK Rowling warns not to buy a stolen Harry …
Read20th March: Märzmusik Festival: an evening in honour of Julius Eastman and mezzo-soprano Geneviève Tschumi wins Telemann Competition
Monday 20th March '17
Classical News In today's news: Here’s why Alondra de la Parra is one of the most exciting new conductors in years, British startup MelodyVR has scored another coup – signing a partnership with Universal Music Group. A …
Read6th June: Kronos Quartet’s latest project, winner of Sendai Competition & Zurich Tonhalle to be renovated
Monday 6th June '16
Classical News In today's news, Kronos Quartet introduces its latest project "Fifty for the Future", Orlando Orchestra's leader Eric Jacobsen leaps from cellist to conductor and Kansas City Symphony musicians agree to new contract. Also, Korean …
Read30th May: Lugano Festival to be closed, Detroit Symphony Orchestra receives donation & winner of Queen Elisabeth Competition announced
Monday 30th May '16
Classical News In today's news, Lugano Festival to be closed due to funding stop, Tobias Picker will become artistic director of Tulsa Opera, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra receives donation for its music education programs. Also, Czech …
Read26th January: UK’s orchestras to get tax relief, WDR 3 Jazzfest, scandal at Palau de les Arts Valencia
Monday 26th January '15
Classical News Guardian UK's orchestras to get tax relief The measure, aimed to encourage performances across the UK, brings British orchestras in line with theatre and film industries Telegraph The tragedy of Europe's great forgotten female composer Vítězslava Kaprálová was on …
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