May 18th: Interviews with Leif Ove Andsnes, Hélène Grimaud and a Stradivari Cello portrait
Monday 18th May '15
Classical News In today's news David Hare is to dramatise the birth of Glyndebourne and formidable Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes tells Ivan Hewett why he's bringing all five of Beethoven's piano concertos to the Proms. …
Read19th February: Philharmonie de Paris architect sues venue’s sponsors, cuts to music teaching imminent, Warwick Report calls for joined up thinking in cultural sector
Thursday 19th February '15
Classical News The Strad Philharmonie de Paris architect sues venue’s sponsorsJean Nouvel claims the new building differs from his original designMinnesota Orchestra to perform in Cuba following restoration of US diplomatic relationsThe orchestra last performed in Havana …
Read16th February: Nico Muhly shares his musical passions, have we become too posh for the Gods and 300 Android phones play Beethoven’s ‘Ode To Joy’
Monday 16th February '15
Classical News GuardianFacing the music: Nico MuhlyBoulez, Blake and Beyoncé... composer Nico Muhly shares his musical passionsTelegraphHave we become too posh for the Gods?Rupert Christiansen laments the declining popularity of the cheap seats at the operaThe …
Read19th December: Pierre Boulez awarded Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, John Rutter’s Christmas playlist and where will Darren Henley and Peter Bazalgette take ACE?
Friday 19th December '14
Classical News GuardianJohn Rutter's Christmas playlistToday, conductor, choral composer and one of the UK’s most-loved musicians shares his festive playlist with us.TelegraphOpera Review of 2014: the start of opera becoming the domain of the elite?Despite some unforgettable singing …
Read14th July: Lorin Maazel dies aged 84, Nicola Benedetti becomes the first British solo violinist to reach top 20 of the UK albums chart in two decades and Katie Derham explains why the BBC Proms are open to all
Monday 14th July '14
Classical News The Telegraph Lorin Maazel, conductor, dies aged 84 Lorin Maazel, a conductor who later directed the New York Philharmonic, the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Munich Philharmonic, has died. The Telegraph Nicola Benedetti: first British solo violinist to reach …
Read16th May: La Scala to fire incoming director, Young Musician of the Year & Classical:NEXT 2014
Friday 16th May '14
Guardian Young Musician of the Year is a welcome reminder of our homegrown talent - and that we need to continue to nurture it Here's a televised talent show that has no revolving red chair, no golden …
Read12th March: New York Met on screen, Ulster Orchestra chief quits post & Strauss’ 150th birthday
Wednesday 12th March '14
The TimesWhy opera is taking lessons from Hollywood Live cinema screenings are saving the New York Met, but does the big screen mean that good looks matter more than the singing? Neil Fisher talks to Peter …
Read16th July: Star Blasts Spotify, Touch Press Presents Liszt App and Barenboim Backs Wagner
Tuesday 16th July '13
The Guardian Thom Yorke blasts Spotify on Twitter as he pulls his music Radiohead star says 'new artists get paid fuck all' on streaming service, as producer Nigel Godrich adds 'it's bad for new music' Interview: Salvatore Sciarrino …
Read5th July: Antonio Pappano and the Proms, Pre-Release to Prevent Piracy and Pros of Stage Dooring
Friday 5th July '13
Classical Music MagazineFuture of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics brands uncertain as Warner acquires PLGWarner Music Group officially acquired the catalogues and recording activities of EMI and Virgin Classics on 1 July as part of …
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