June 7th: WFIMC and IDAGIO announce new partnership, a symphony has been written to help cure cancer, and Philadelphia Orchestra receive $55 million donation
Friday 7th June '19
WFIMC and IDAGIO announce new partnershipThe World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC) has signed a principal partnership with classical music streaming service IDAGIO.The partnership was agreed upon by IDAGIO founder and CEO Till Janczukowicz, …
Read15th May: 300 children perform with RPO, Germany’s biggest youth competition in Lübeck, Glenn Branca dies at 69
Tuesday 15th May '18
In today's news: Composer Glenn Branca dies at 69, new book researches the deaths of 70 of the best-known classical composers, 300 school children to play with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The biggest German music youth competition …
ReadApril 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 …
Read22th March: Orchestra of blind women performs in Egypt, documents of Joseph Joachim made public, and Vienna Philharmonic adopts streaming
Thursday 22nd March '18
In today's news: Egyptian President attends orchestra of blind women, the Vienna Philharmonic streams music on Idagio, Ojai Music Festival names Chad Smit as artistic director, Nicole Braunger to be future opera director of Staatstheater …
Read5th April: Folk Awards fun-facts & The artist who paints sounds
Wednesday 5th April '17
In today's news: the sound painter, Opera of Toulon strikes, RPS Music Awards Shortlist announced, Celeb-facts of the Folk Awards, Viola Tabea Zimmermann wins ICPA Award, interview with violinist Andres Cardenes, Royal Opera House 2017/18 Season …
Read28th July: Westwood designs for Monteverdi, Edinburgh Fest offers refunds & controversial Hong Kong opera
Thursday 28th July '16
Classical News In our news today, Vivienne Westwood designs jackets for Monteverdi Choir, Edinburgh festival offers refunds for controversial opera before opening & another controversial opera, this time in Hong Kong, will explore the private life …
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