April 5th: James Murphy is new chief exec of RPS, Case Notes investigates missing million-pound violin, and Maria João Pires comments on retirement
Thursday 5th April '18
In today's news: James Murphy is appointed chief executive of RPS, Classic FM release third instalment of Case Notes, Maria João Pires reveals reasons for retirement, Gary Numan announced UK tour with the Skaparis Orchestra, and violinist …
Read29th March: Classic FM launch new festival, Sony Classical signs Hauschka, Luminato announces festival lineup
Thursday 29th March '18
In today's news: New Classic FM music festival announced, Sony Classical signs Hauschka, classical music played to police dogs, Toronto arts festival Luminato makes a statement with its 2018 lineup, Kirill Serebrennikow to stage at …
Read10th March: New Order at Manchester International Festival
Friday 10th March '17
In today's news: a guide to newly opened Pierre-Boulez hall, a short profile of baritone Sir Bryn Terfell, and conductor Václav Luks is awarded Mozart Prize, the ICMA trophy revealed in Paris, Cheltenham festival programme …
Read3rd February: Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, Philharmonia Chorus New Singer Scheme, and more debuts
Friday 3rd February '17
In today’s classical music news, Radio 3 creates Free Thinking Festival to examine ‘The Speed of Life’, and the Philharmonis Chorus opens its doors to young vocalists. Conductor Elim Chan made her debut with the …
Read13th October: Southbank Centre announces Belief and Beyond Belief festival, violin made from Churchill’s cigar box is to be auctioned & Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie gets its own stamp
Thursday 13th October '16
Classical News In our news today, Southbank Centre announces Belief and Beyond Belief festival, English National Opera is negotiating with new music director, and violin made from Churchill's cigar box is to be auctioned. Also, Mozart's …
Read16th November: MFY Proms 2015, Strike at La Scala & Robert Craft died aged 92
Monday 16th November '15
Classical News In today's news, pianist Davide Martello performers outside the Bataclan in Paris and La Scala had to cancel the ballet 'L'histore de Manon' due to a technicians' strike. Also, conductor Alondra de la Parra …
ReadThe path of Sibelius, #150th anniversary
Thursday 8th October '15
2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)This video takes us on a journey through the Finnish landscape which inspired his music. Erkki Korhonen talks of the "landscape which …
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