3rd April: Classical Music launches mental health campaign, Sondheim awarded honorary Membership of RPS, and Article 13 is passed
Wednesday 3rd April '19
Classical Music launches Harmony In Mind mental health campaign Classical Music magazine has today launched a major campaign to unite the sector in combatting mental illness.Joined by six of the leading mental health and industry charities working in …
Read4th April: Frankfurt’s “opera without borders”, Hamburg’s grants for Elbphilharmonie & investments in Stradivari
Monday 4th April '16
Classical News In today's news, the opera house in Frankfurt collecting donations for aid to refugees, Elbphilharmonie receiving grants from the city of Hamburg & investments in Stradivari violins. Also, Jeremy Menuhin on classical performances and …
ReadMenuhin Competition 2016- the UK’s girls
Friday 8th January '16
Whilst most luthiers seem to be men, the shortlist for Menuhin Competition 2016, is dominated by females. In the Strad’s March 2013 issue, violin maker Ute Zahn asked why there are so few female violin …
Read6th January: Menuhin competition shortlist, UK music consumption up 4% & arts in schools threatened
Wednesday 6th January '16
Classical News In today's news, a report reveals that UK music consumption increased by 4% in 2015, the Menuhin Competition shortlist is dominated by females and the BBC Proms Inspire scheme is expanded for 2016. Also, …
Read5th January: Noseda to Washington, Lupu tops Honours list & IMSLP paid membership
Tuesday 5th January '16
Classical News In today's news, Welsh National Opera wins two categories in this year's What’s on Stage opera poll, Radu Lupo tops the New Year Honours list and the IMSLP music library introduces paid membership. Also, violinist Mathilde …
Read9th December: Menuhin centenary, Christopher Brooks prize & cuts threaten ENO
Wednesday 9th December '15
Classical News In today's news, The Arts Council Ireland is suffering from 'unnecessarily damaging' cuts, Classic FM is to mark the centenary of Yehudi Menuhin with a 20-part series, and opera stars warn that cuts 'threaten to destroy' …
Read23rd January: The Southbank Centre announces 2015-16 programme, Barenboim to perform with Dudamel and BBC Proms launches 2015 ‘Inspire’ competition for young composers
Friday 23rd January '15
Classical News GuardianOpera, festivals and a legendary pianist: the Southbank Centre announces 2015-16 programmeNext season’s highlights include Opera North’s semi-staged Ring cycle, and anniversary celebrations for Barenboim, Shakespeare and MenuhinClassic FMBarenboim to perform with Dudamel to …
Read27th February: Bullies at Royal College says Laura Wright, Menuhin Competition, and Dave Mustaine on classical music
Thursday 27th February '14
The Telegraph Bullies almost forced me to quit Royal College of Music, says soprano Laura Wright Soprano Laura Wright said she was bullied by students at the Royal College of Music who accused her of dumbing down …
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