1st September: Israel anger at concert, dead woman named as pianist Natalia Strelchenko, Mozart masterclass
Tuesday 1st September '15
Classical News In today's news, Berlin State opera concert angers Israel, dead woman named as Norwegian pianist Natalia Strelchenko and violinist Gil Shaham gives a Mozart masterclass. Also, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 tops Classic FM Hall of Fame …
Read28th August: American composer you’ve never heard of, Gramophone awards, videogame soundtracks
Friday 28th August '15
Classical News In today's news, the great American composer you've never heard of, Gramophone award winners are announced and how videogame soundtracks have come to be released on vinyl. Guardian George Walker: the great American composer you've never heard of The …
Read27th August: John Mauceri interview, Stradivari loaned to Ashmolean, results of NIIOC announced
Thursday 27th August '15
Classical News In today's news, an interview with John Mauceri, 'Rode' Stradivari loaned to Ashmolean Museum and the results of the fifth Northern Ireland International Organ Competition are announced. Guardian Facing the music: John Mauceri Carousel, Callas, Czerny playing Beethoven … …
Read26th August: middle-aged musicians, Carol Competition, One Direction split
Wednesday 26th August '15
Classical News In today's news, middle-aged musicians are missing out, Classic FM's reaction to the One Direction split and BBC Radio 3 launches Christmas Carol Competition. Telegraph Middle-aged musicians are missing out Now is the best time in human …
Read25th August: ECHO Klassik winners, Friedrich Doležal dies, hip-hop Alice in Wonderland opera
Tuesday 25th August '15
Classical News In today's news, the winners of ECHO Klassik are announced, Friedrich Doležal has died and reimagining Alice in Wonderland as a hip-hop opera. Classical Music MagazineECHO Klassik Prizewinners AnnouncedThe winners of this year’s ECHO Klassik awards …
Read21st August: fresh ideas for Edinburgh Festival, Pullman in favour of music education, tips for performing from memory
Friday 21st August '15
Classical News In today's news, The Edinburgh Festival must look to Manchester for fresh ideas, Philip Pullman speaks up in favour of music education and 7 tips for performing from memory from The Strad. The Times Richard Morrison: ‘The Edinburgh …
Read20th August: Proms, perspiration, applause
Thursday 20th August '15
Classical News In today's news, perspiration-proof concert wear, are young people scared of the Proms or the audience and is it snobbery to wait until the end of a piece to applaud? Also, Oslo Philharmonic reveals plans …
Read19th August: RSNO composers’ hub, women on A-level music syllabus, Titanic violin to be displayed
Wednesday 19th August '15
Classical News In today's news, the RSNO launches new composers' hub, a campaign to ensure women are included on next A-level music syllabus and the Titanic violin will go on display in the US next year. Classical …
Read18th August: Kitty Whately faces the music, pay-to-keep downloads, ‘The Violin Teacher’ film
Tuesday 18th August '15
Classical News In today's news, an interview with Kitty Whately, BBC will offer of pay-to-keep downloads and 'The Violin Teacher' film is to be screened worldwide. The Guardian Facing the music: Kitty Whately From the Swingles to Sondheim, Sir …
Read14th August: more musical benefits, Lucerne Festival announcement, violin made from human hair
Friday 14th August '15
Classical News In today's news, Riccardo Chailly announced as new musical director, Organist and choirmaster John Scott dies and music can reduce pain and anxiety for surgery patients. BBC Music Magazine Lucerne Festival announces new musical director Riccardo Chailly succeeds …
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