18th November: Laurence Cummings is new director for AAM, First woman honored with Bach Medal, Twelve finalists for the Basel competition
Wednesday 18th November '20
Academy of Ancient Music appoints Laurence Cummings as new music directorThe Academy of Ancient Music has announced Laurence Cummings as its new music director, effective from the 2021/22 season.Conductor and harpsichordist Laurence Cummings has previously …
Read16th December: Simon Streatfeild passes away, Anti-Semitic musicians go to Halle, José Carreras extends tour
Monday 16th December '19
Violist and conductor Simon Streatfeild has diedThe violist and conductor Simon Streatfeild, formerly principal viola of the LSO and a founder, with Neville Marriner, of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, has died. …
Read26th April: Notre Dame organ unharmed in fire, Isata Kanneh-Mason signs with Decca and Lorenzo Viotti takes up conducting position at Netherlands Philharmonic and Dutch National Opera
Friday 26th April '19
Notre Dame organ 'unharmed' in fire After last week’s fire that ripped through the roof of the Notre Dame, many musicians were nervously awaiting news regarding the state of the 8,000-pipe organ.The cathedral's many famous organists include …
Read28th March: Barbican Guildhall wins award for SEND programme, EIF launches 2019 programme, Leipzig Gewandhaus champion women composers
Thursday 28th March '19
Barbican Guildhall Creative Learning wins Creative Learning Awards SEND Achievement Barbican Guildhall Creative Learning has won the SEND Achievement (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) at the National Creative Learning Awards for its work with The Garden …
ReadSeptember 11th: Pavel Šporcl wins ‘Torch-Bearer Award’ and violinist Sheng Zhongguo dies aged 77
Tuesday 11th September '18
Pavel Šporcl wins 'Torch-Bearer Award' for his services to music The Czech violinist Pavel Šporcl is in New York to receive a special prize that recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to their cities, communities …
Read16th July: Details of 2019 Carl Nielsen International Competition announced. Festival of Brass underway in County Durham.
Monday 16th July '18
In today's news: Marin Alsop and Antonio Pappano interview: on the BBC Proms' celebration of 100 years of Leonard Bernstein. Details of 2019 Carl Nielsen International Competition announced. Festival of Brass underway in County Durham. …
Read5th July: Flautist sues top US orchestra. Candidates announced for 2018 ARD International Viola Competition
Thursday 5th July '18
In today's news: Flautist sues top US orchestra. Classical Opera and The Mozartists announce 2018-19 season. Ghana orchestra reinterprets classical music for Africa. Principal guest conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, didn't get a …
Read18th June: Guennadi Rojdestvenski passes away, Warner Classics to issue recording of Leeds International Piano Competition.
Monday 18th June '18
In today's news: Warner Classics to issue a concerto recording of Leeds International Piano Competition. The New York Philharmonic is reportedly thinking about changing its dress code. Australian Helpmann Award nominations announced. Karabits contract with Weimar …
Read15th March: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music played in McDonalds, Compositions for dogs
Thursday 15th March '18
In today's news: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music is played in McDonalds to reduce crime, Opera is used to change perception of films, Ian Jackson composes for dogs, Fyfe and Iskra Strings release …
Read5th March: Equity releases sexual harassment report, UK music and entertainment sales overtake print for first time, Primrose Viola Competition reveals 24 candidates for 2018 edition
Monday 5th March '18
In today's news, Equity releases sexual harrasment report, Primrose viola competition reveals 24 candidates for its 2018 event, UK music and entertainment surpasses print sales, Boston Symphony finds accusations against conductor Charles Dutoit credible, Australia Council …
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