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8th May: Opera accused of elitism, Philly orchestra provides unity in Israel, FEMUA festival in Abidjan

Tuesday 8th May '18

In today's news: Opera chiefs accused of elitism, Philadelphia Orchestra brings Jewish and Arab Israeli communities together, contemporary composers Helmut Lachenmann and John Cage meet in Munich, plans of the Berlin Rundfunkorchester for season 2018/19 and …

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31th August: royalties dispute between PRS for Music and SoundCloud, an Interview with Christian Thielemann, The iranian refusal of Barenboim’s concert.

Monday 31st August '15

Classical News In today's news Gramophon reports that the Performing Rights Organisation will take legal actions against Soundcloud and Concerti publishes an interview with Christian Thielemann. Also, Classicallite announces that long lost opera "Andina" will receive …

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27th February: The musical and environmental mindfulness of John Luther Adams, classical music cannot turn a deaf ear to sexual abuse, and the Iranian and Israeli who make chamber music together

Friday 27th February '15

Classical News GuardianThe musical and environmental mindfulness of John Luther AdamsThe activist and composer is inspired by the natural processes he sees all around him – but refuses to let politics take charge of the musicThe …

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Accentus Music celebrates Daniel Barenboim on his 70th birthday with live concert broadcast, documentary and DVD series

Thursday 15th November '12

Today, the conductor, pianist and Music Director of the Staatsoper Berlin, Daniel Barenboim, will celebrate his 70th birthday. Accentus Music, in association with ZDF and Arte, will honour the esteemed musician with a two-part documentary …

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Classical Music News – 2nd September

Friday 2nd September '11

The GuardianIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra Proms disrupted by pro-Palestinian protest.BBC takes Israeli orchestra's performance off air after 'sustained audience disturbance' by pro-Palestinian campaignersGramophoneIsrael Philharmonic triumphs despite protestsMehta's players have audience on their sideThe IndependentAre there any …

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