12th May: Berlin Philharmonic in deadlock over new conductor, can Nicky Morgan fund classical music education, listening to new music can help dementia, John Whittingdale is the new Minister for Culture, Media and Sport
Tuesday 12th May '15
Classical News Much of today's news is reporting the deadlock of the members of the Berlin Philharmonic: they failed to come to a decision over their next chief conductor yesterday. In the Guardian, pianist James Rhodes …
Read14th January: Performing arts contributes £5.4 billion a year to UK economy, new fellowship to support emerging arts admin talent and The Simón Bolívar Orchestra – why we should look beyond the music.
Wednesday 14th January '15
GuardianThe Simón Bolívar Orchestra - why we should look beyond the musicReviews of El Sistema’s flagship orchestra’s London concerts missed the bigger picture, writes Geoff Baker.Classic FMExclusive: Gustavo Dudamel answers your questionsWe spoke exclusively to …
Read14th January: Commons committee investigate Arts Council England, Canadian violinist faces a $120K fine for failing to declare his violin at customs & BitterSuite – a synaesthetic concert project
Tuesday 14th January '14
Classical Music MagazineUlster Orchestra appoints Rafael Payare as next chief conductorVenezuelan conductor Rafael Payare has been announced as the next chief conductor of the Ulster Orchestra. He will take over from JoAnn Falletta from the …
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