17th March: Dubai & Proms strike for classical music, 100 year old Maestro leads Opera Tampa
Friday 17th March '17
In today's news: Dubai and BBC Proms strike for the globalisation of classical music, Maestro Anton Coppolla (100) leads Opera Tampa in concert, finalists for Windsor Festival International String announced, Spotify signs new licensing deals, …
Read2nd March: the Women Make Music Fund has announced the findings of a five year evaluation report, and more German people attend classical music concerts
Thursday 2nd March '17
Classical News In today's news: the Women Make Music Fund has announced the findings of a five year evaluation report, launched in Parliament today, and Chicago’s famed smartbar is set to host a series of workshops as …
Read15th February: Sound and Music announces Pathways intake, EMCY pays homage to Heifetz & Fort Worth Opera fires general director
Wednesday 15th February '17
Classical News In our classical news today, Sound and Music announces latest Pathways intake, EMCY pays an homage to Heifetz, and Fort Worth Opera fires general director. Also, Manfred Honeck will return to the New York …
Read14th March: German Cultural Council against AfD, new UK regulations for music venues & ENO chorus plans protest
Monday 14th March '16
Classical News In today's news, NMZ reports that the German Cultural Council puts up resistance against right-wing populist party AfD's politics. Also, UK music industry welcomes legislation to protect music venues, costs for renovation of opera …
Read14th September: The greatest opera superstars of all time, ‘Refugees Welcome’ banner at BBC Proms, and ‘Queer pitch: is there such a thing?’
Monday 14th September '15
Classical News In today's news, Rolf Hind examines whether a composer's sexual identity can influence their music, and The Telegraph asks, 'are the Proms becoming too safe?' Also, The Guardian reports that a 'Refugees Welcome' banner joined …
Read25th February: ECHO Klassik submissions started, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2015 finalists announced, composer Charles Kálmán dies at 85
Wednesday 25th February '15
Classical News The Guardian Composers on their premieres: 'This is the point where one has to let go' The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has helped music lovers fund commissions through its Sound Investment scheme for almost 30 years. …
Read9th February: Grammy Winners 2015, interviews with Gregory Porter and Pumeza Matshikiza
Monday 9th February '15
Classical News Guardian New concert halls - the good, the bad, and the rumours Jonathan Nott’s move to Geneva will coincide with a new concert hall for the city, Jansons battles on for a hall in Munich fit …
Read6th November: New instrument called the Yaybahar, Bundesverdienst-medaille for Cultural Manager Jens Cording, interview with the composer of ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’ music
Thursday 6th November '14
Classical News Classic FM This new instrument might be the weirdest-sounding thing we've ever heard Musician Görkem Şen has invented a brand-new instrument called the Yaybahar and it makes some thoroughly bizarre and delightful noises. International Arts Manager Concours de …
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