14th October: Meet violinist Randall Goosby, Producers call on the Minister of Culture, Staatskapelle Berlin cancels European tour
Wednesday 14th October '20
Meet violinist Randall Goosby, the Itzhak Perlman protégé set to inspire a generationAs well as playing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls already, American violinist Randall Goosby is a passionate advocate for diversity in …
Read7th October: Orquestra de rua: the strings of the favela, Two Gramophone Awards to Germany, Rishi Sunak on struggling musicians
Wednesday 7th October '20
Orquestra de rua : les cordes de la favelaAu Brésil, quatre jeunes musiciens issus d’une favela s’emploient à démocratiser la musique dans les quartiers défavorisés. Avec leur quatuor, ils possèdent deux casquettes, musiciens de rues …
Read27th February: Festivals make 50:50 gender equality pledge, Airbnb launches platform for intimate gigs, Saudi Arabia to build first opera house
Tuesday 27th February '18
In today's news: Itzhak Perlman cancels Florida concerts for ‘emergency medical procedure’, new music service 'Airbnb Concerts' will promote intimate music events in unusual locations, and artistic director of Tiroler Festspiele Erl on trial for …
Read6th February: Steven Grahl appointed as new organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Apple Music to overtake Spotify, The University of Leeds renews partnership with Leeds piano
Tuesday 6th February '18
In today's news: The University of Leeds renews partnership with Leeds piano, Steven Grahl appointed as new organist at Christ Church Cathedral, musical instruments in art, Apple Music to overtake Spotify, Scandinavian Airlines changes rules to impose extra …
Read24th June: Music industry reacts to Brexit, Syrian Orchestra at Glastonbury & new partnership for RCS
Friday 24th June '16
Classical News In today's news, Glastonbury starts with an opening by the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, the music business reacts to Brexit & the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland announces a new partnership with Dumfries House. Also, electronic …
Read18th May: Itzhak Perlman joins ‘bathroom law’ protest & flashmob orchestra fills shopping mall
Wednesday 18th May '16
Classical News In our news today, Itzhak Perlman pulls out of North Carolina concert over discriminatory transgender ‘bathroom law’, Members of the German Symphony Orchestra have been joined by more than 900 amateur musicians in a spontaneous concert …
Read28th April: Chaos at Romanian national opera, Jazz FM Award winners & subscribers increase for Apple Music
Thursday 28th April '16
Classical News In our news today, after their artistic director resigned things are getting out of hand at Romanian national opera, stars lined up for the Jazz FM Awards celebrated in London last night and Apple Music …
Read11th February: Korea’s classical music scene, Decca classics duo & SuperBowl halftime show
Thursday 11th February '16
Classical News In today's news, there's backlash in musical circles in the wake of the Super Bowl halftime show and Ojai Music Festival announces five future music directors. Also, violinist Itzhak Perlman to perform on Fiddler …
Read29th July: Yo-Yo Ma’s challenge, NYO inspires a generation, Kaufmann warns against Decca release
Wednesday 29th July '15
Classical News In today's news, Yo-Yo Ma talks about his biggest challenge so far, The Independent on how the National Youth Orchestra is inspiring a new generation and Kaufmann warns against Decca release. The Guardian Yo-Yo Ma: Bach, Big …
Read27th of July: Dominic Vellard on medieval music, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s lost masterpiece for the Prom, Interview with Paolo Bordogna and death of Jazz bassist Howard Rumsey
Monday 27th July '15
Classical News In today's news, Le Monde reports on musician Dominique Vellard and the free tempo of medieval music and The Telegraph announces that Vaughan William's lost masterpiece "Sancta Civitas" will be played at the Proms. …
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