7th May: Jess Gillam tops classical charts, Janet Fulton wins Solomon Prize, Lower Saxony orchestras and theatres missing funds
Tuesday 7th May '19
Jess Gillam becomes youngest saxophonist ever to hit the classical charts top spot On Friday 3 May, Jess Gillam’s critically-acclaimed album RISE reached the top of the Official UK Classical Chart making her the youngest saxophonist …
Read1st March: Olivier Awards nominations, Morricone wins Oscar & Kamnitzer dies
Tuesday 1st March '16
Classical news In today's news, Ennio Morricone wins first ever Oscar and LaSalle Quartet violist Peter Kamnitzer dies aged 93. Also, Antonio Pappano and ENO chorus and orchestra nominated for Olivier Awards and music could cut …
Read2nd December: Xian Zhang appointed, Google Cultural Institute & Carnegie Hall Anniversary
Wednesday 2nd December '15
Classical News In today's news, Xian Zhang makes conducting history as the first woman to have titled role at a BBC orchestra, BBC Radio 3 will bring back a slot aimed at youth audience, and an innovative …
Read10th April: Frank Huang Appointed Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata announces a blend of classical music and coffee, and Paganini’s 24 Caprices in 3 minutes
Friday 10th April '15
Classical News Classical Source Frank Huang Appointed Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic announced today that Frank Huang has been appointed Concertmaster, The Charles E. Culpeper Chair, of the …
Read24th November: Y=X factor: how to write the perfect song, Simon Rattle’s still unknown successor, Metropolitan Opera with 22 million deficit
Monday 24th November '14
Classical News Guardian Y=X factor: how to write the perfect song Can science help us write a hit? Mezzo soprano and physicist Christine Rice goes in search of a formula for the most popular songs – from Handel …
ReadMusicians from El Sistema and Venezuela come to the UK to see the work they have inspired
Tuesday 5th November '13
The young players of El Sistema's Libertadores String Quartet from Venezuela will be working with the pupils of the In Harmony Telford and Stoke programme at Old Park Primary School on Monday 11th November, presenting …
ReadWildKat PR is delighted to welcome In Harmony Telford and Stoke
Thursday 31st October '13
Wildkat PR is delighted to welcome In Harmony Telford and Stoke, the community music-making programme that inspires and engages young people and their families, to our client roster.In Harmony Telford and Stoke is a three-year …
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