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27th October: Edinburgh Music School faces closure, concerts in memory of cellist Jacqueline du Pré and Tonali receive the Echo Klassik

Friday 27th October '17

In today's classical news: images of John Lennon found to be worth much more than assumed, Robert von Bahr speaks about his label philosophy at BIS Records, Tonali get the Echo Klassik for their promotion …

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19th October: Andras Schiff return to New York Philharmonic as Conductor, what the music industry can learn from #MeToo

Thursday 19th October '17

In today’s news: Andras Schiff return to New York Philharmonic as a Conductor; Opera Director Yuval Sharon awarded MacArthur "Genuis" Grant; Full #OperaPassion Day programme revealed; What the music industry can learn from #MeToo Broadway World Andras …

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8th February: Classical: NEXT 2017 announced, Royal Albert Hall gender study, new Classical 100 app

Wednesday 8th February '17

In today's news, a free online music app, Classical 100 increases its popularity in over 3,000 UK primary schools. Royal Albert Hall conducts study on gender association with various instruments, and Classical:Next announces the 2017 …

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18th October: Pittsburgh Symphony’s ongoing strike, Jacqueline du Pré’s bow withdrawn from auction & the 15th Wieniawski Violin Competition

Tuesday 18th October '16

Classical News In today's classical news round-up, Pittsburgh Symphony cancelled more shows due to the ongoing strike of its musicians. An English cello bow by James Tubbs, which was presumed to have been in the possession of …

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20th March: Keep Radio 3 distinct from Classic FM, 2015 Edinburgh International Festival programme announced and rare footage of Jacqueline du Pré

Friday 20th March '15

Classical News The TelegraphKeep Radio 3 distinct from Classic FM, BBC watchdog saysBBC Trust report says Radio 3 must make sure it is distinct from its rival Classic FM, after move to make it "accessible"GuardianClassical composers …

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Annual Jacqueline du Pré Concert in Aid of the Musicians Benevolent Fund

Thursday 21st February '13

The 18th annual Jacqueline du Pré concert will take place on 5th March at Wigmore Hall. Each year, a concert is held in memory of Jacqueline du Pré, one of the greatest cellists of her …

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18th January: Frank Zappa joins Southbank Festival, Success for Spotify and Chin Rest Crowdfunds

Friday 18th January '13

The GuardianThe Rest is Noise: here comes the 20th centuryGillian Moore, head of classical music at London's Southbank Centre, introduces the first instalment of the year-long festival – and the work of Strauss, Mahler and …

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