11th June: UK orchestras may not survive coronavirus pandemic, The dream of making music together online, George Floyd: New York’s Metropolitan Opera called upon to take better account of diversity
Thursday 11th June '20
UK orchestras may not survive coronavirus pandemic, conductors warnTwo of Britain’s most influential conductors, Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Mark Elder, have warned of a “devastated landscape” in classical music after the pandemic in which …
Read3rd June: The show must be paused, Black Lives Matter Resources, Dresden Philharmonic’s First concert, American classical musicians are mobilizing, MET cancels all fall performances
Wednesday 3rd June '20
The show must be paused: the classical world falls silent to honour George FloydMusicians, concert halls and opera houses unite in support of ‘Blackout Tuesday’, following the heartless murder of George Floyd.The world of classical …
Read25th February: La Scala and the coronavirus, German Foundation Musikleben, European tour for the New York Met
Tuesday 25th February '20
Italy’s iconic La Scala opera house closes amid coronavirus fearsAs the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in Italy, Milan’s famous opera house takes drastic measures to prevent further spreading. Italy’s iconic opera house, …
Read11 December: LMM Surpass Big Give Target, Bachfest Climate Protection, Terence Blanchard at NY Met
Wednesday 11th December '19
London Music Masters surpasses The Big Give Christmas Challenge TargetThe music education charity joined the Big Give campaign, which matches any money raised by selected UK Charities, and exceeded its target of £27,500 to raise …
Read14th December: Why classical music can be as mainstream as pop, Christoph Waltz to direct Opera and a piano world record in Bosnia
Thursday 14th December '17
In today's news: Bryn Terfel has pulled out of the Met Opera's production of Tosca due to vocal fatigue, Composer Alexis Ffrench's approach to condensing compositions into three-and-a-half-minute tracks to make them more accessible and …
Read26th September: Birmingham Conservatoire granted Royal title, and psychopaths prefer rap
Tuesday 26th September '17
In today's news, Birmingham Conservatoire is granted Royal title, and its Principal Julian Lloyd Webber criticises the government for not valuing music. New musical for children called "Wemmicks", Sachsen-Anhalt celebrates "Day of Singing" on September …
Read11th July: Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla gives guest performance & Blomstedt’s birthday
Tuesday 11th July '17
In today's news: Spain's Valencia Orchestra announce new local chief conductor, and how to make the most of one hour's practice. Music director Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla gives guest performance in Ingolstadt, and Blomstedt's 90th birthday. Las …
Read6th April: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency and Leipzig is to name a square in honour of Kurt Masur
Thursday 6th April '17
Classical News In today's news: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency. To boo or not to boo? Royal Opera music chief defends vocal crowds, and The New Viral #MaskOffChallenge Turns Future's Rap Into …
Read3rd April: New York Philharmonie celebrates 175th Birthday with a coup & missing part of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony was found
Monday 3rd April '17
Classical News In today's news: 12-year-old schoolboy wins university music scholarship, Music Director of the Flagstaff Symphony announced, Doris Day turns 95 - two years too early, missing part of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony was found, 13 …
Read20th January: Royal Albert Hall’s dispute, MET Opera cancelled Bieito’s production & Germany’s music sales increased over 2% in 2016
Friday 20th January '17
Classical News In today’s classical news, members of Royal Albert Hall have been criticised by reselling unwanted tickets using sites such as Viagogo and StubHub for a profit, instead of returning the tickets to the hall’s …
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