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11th May: The Open University hosts Panel Discussion of Women leading in Music, Virtual orchestra breaks world record, The return of the public to the Lyon Auditorium

Tuesday 11th May '21

Women leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Education and the Music IndustriesThe Open University will host the Panel Discussion of Women leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Music Education and the Music Industries on …

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4th July: Konzerthaus Berlin releases recent financial statement. Purcell School appoints new director of music.

Wednesday 4th July '18

In today's news: Konzerthaus Berlin releases financial statement from previous season. Report on sexual abuse from the Musikhochschule in Munich. Happy Independence Day - the Russian immigrant who composed an American classic. Ravenna Festival honours …

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#vlogtober 27th, Beethoven’s 9th flash mob

Tuesday 27th October '15

The film 'Following the Ninth', is a documentary exploring the worldwide cultural and political influence of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. 'Ode to Joy' has inspired flash mob performances by musicians in countries around the world. There …

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16th 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 …

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Opinion: Frédéric Chaslin and the Israeli Opera

Monday 12th January '15

It was reported today by Pizzicato that French conductor Frédéric Chaslin refused to conduct the Israeli Opera on Saturday after his request to have a moment of commemoration for the victims of the terrorist attacks in …

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17th January: Peter Pan proposes on stage, HMV closes flagship store, and concert for the children of Syria

Friday 17th January '14

New York TimesDetroit Symphony Agrees to New Contract With MusiciansThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which endured a bitter six-month strike a few years ago, settled its latest contract eight months early, orchestra officials announced WednesdayBBC Music MagazineHMV closes flagship …

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