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4th December: James Levine accused of molestation, harassment in classical music industry, Artur Korn’s 80th birthday.

Monday 4th December '17

In today's news: New York Met opera suspends James Levine over sexual allegations, 70% of self-employed workers in classical music had been harassed, study finds; creative industries made a record contribution to the economy last year. …

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11th September: Musical Education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens

Monday 11th September '17

In today's news: The Guardian view on musical education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens doors, and Schubert Ensemble reveals final season. Flashmob plays Marquez, a new study reveals the correlation between Education, wealth and the desire …

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20th September: BPO announces 6-year contract, RSNO seeks new members, ENO announces board changes

Tuesday 20th September '16

Classical News Today's news, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has reached an agreement and announces its new 6-year contract with its musicians. Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Chorus is looking to recruit new members. Also, English National Opera has announced changes to …

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16th September: Wildschut signs to Warner Classics, Harvey leaving Kalamazoo & Open House London 2016

Friday 16th September '16

Classical News Today's news, Noa Wildschut, female Dutch violinist, signs to Warner Classics at the age of 15 and Raymond Harvey is to step down from being Kalamazoo's Symphony Orchestra's music director. Also, This year's Open House London …

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13th October: Berlin culture secretary questions ticket prices for the arts, Bamberg Symphony to mentor training orchestra, soprano Rita Shane dies at 78

Monday 13th October '14

Classical News TelegraphNewlywed Katherine Jenkins denies diva claimsSinger Katherine Jenkins has hit back at claims she was dropped by her music company for being a "diva"Classic FMPascal Rogé slams 'mafia' jury at piano competitionThe Rina Sala …

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7th March: Opera composer Robert Ashley has died, community saves orchestra, and music sales in Germany rise

Friday 7th March '14

Twinsburg BulletinOrchestra may face uphill battle attracting youthParker Perry on the difficulties of attracting young people to classical music performancesSan Fransisco CBS LocalCommunity Rallies To Save Peninsula Symphony After EmbezzlementSan Mateo – The Peninsula Symphony is …

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29th January: Another stolen Stradivarius, Man dressed as Mozart for Super Bowl media, and string quartet pecking order revealed

Wednesday 29th January '14

BBC NewsHidden hierarchy in string quartets revealedScientists have come up with a way to reveal the pecking order within a string quartetMilwaukee Journal Sentinel'Priceless' Stradivarius violin stolen in armed robbery in MilwaukeeA 300-year-old Stradivarius violin …

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