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17th July: ETO autumn tour dates announced. Pinchas Zukerman’s 70th birthday.

Tuesday 17th July '18

In today's news: English Touring Opera's autumn season. Oliver Knussen's order and disorder. Opera director Petr Weigl have passed away. Karajan wax figure revealed at Madame Tussauds, Vienna. Celebrating the 70th birthday of violinist Pinchas …

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11th July: RPS gives support for young musicians totalling £42,000. Orchestra of Valencia and Ramón Tebar to give free concert.

Wednesday 11th July '18

In today's news: An airline refused to let orchestra on board with instruments. RPS gives support for young musicians totalling £42,000. Original Elgar Manuscript on Antiques Roadshow. Premier trombonists to descend Iowa City. Symphonic flashmob …

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10th July: Oliver Knussen dies aged 66, Jeremy Wright takes over DCMS, equality in opera for Finland

Tuesday 10th July '18

In today's news: Composer Oliver Knussen dies aged 66 after a short illness, Jeremy Wright replaces Matt Hancock as DCMS following "Brexodus", and Love Islanders get a dose of classical music. Hamburg State Opera releases …

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9th June: Why Opera is the new circus, Viola tennis racket is ‘the ultimate viola joke’ and special concert takes place for Sir Peter Maxwell’s 80th birthday

Wednesday 9th July '14

Classical News The Independent Opera is the new circusShowman Gerry Cottle was dragged to see the latest production of ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ and had an epiphany.Classic FMViola tennis racket is 'the ultimate viola joke'Viola tennis anyone? A …

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9th January: Classical Concerts Survey, Songbirds and Clapping in Concerts

Wednesday 9th January '13

Classic FMChoral version of Anne Frank's diary gets release dateComposer James Whitbourn's choral setting of The Diary of Anne Frank is to be released on January 22nd.League table reveals hardest-working in classical musicNew York Philharmonic, …

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15th June: Jose Antonio Abreu, Anna Netrebko and Missy Mazzoli

Friday 15th June '12

The GuardianJosé Antonio Abreu on Venezuela's El Sistema miracleIn a rare interview, José  Antonio Abreu talks about his passion for Venezuela's extraordinary musical programme that gives children a route out of poverty.BBC Music MagazineAnna Netrebko and …

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8th June: Bryn Terfel, Oliver Knussen and Petrit Ceku

Friday 8th June '12

The TelegraphHay Festival 2012: An interview with Bryn TerfelThis summer he will be singing lieder, playing Wotan, performing Cole Porter and raising money for charity.Classical Music MagazineKnussen wins Critics' Circle Award for Outstanding MusicianThe Critics’ …

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6th June: Simon Rattle, Leif Ove Andsnes and the Scottish Opera

Wednesday 6th June '12

The TelegraphHay Festival 2012: Sir Simon Rattle's 'ideal state'Conductor Simon Rattle gives advise to amateurs and defines his "ideal state".Royal College of Music Chamber Choir: 'Grit and determination kept us singing'Sodden but unbowed, the Royal …

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Unmissables – A Vocal Special

Monday 22nd November '10

With the grand final of the Choir of the Year competition fast approaching, WildKat PR is getting into the vocal spirit! We've come up with a selection of not-to-be-missed vocal and choral concerts which …

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