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30th March: composer Krzysztof Penderecki has died, Opera houses produce protective masks, TCE and Lyon Opera’s programmes for 2020/2021

Monday 30th March '20

Great Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki has died, aged 86One of the most important composers and conductors of the past six decades has passed away.The classical world has lost one of the great composers, and Poland …

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20th June: Bonn’s Beethovenhalle restoration costs spiralling. University of Glasgow Chapel Choir honour former director. Crisis at English National Opera.

Wednesday 20th June '18

In today's news: Restoration of Beethoven Concert Hall in Bonn to be more expensive than anticipated. Take a look at how Europe's opera houses have won over under-30 audiences. Musical director and composer Samuel Adler …

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22nd August: Presidential Committee on Arts and Humanities resigns, Big Ben’s chime

Tuesday 22nd August '17

In today's news: Mass resignation of the Presidential Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Outrage as St Sepulchre’s stops taking bookings from musicians, and what tune does Big Ben chime? Bebersee Festival to open with family concert, Dudamel's …

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20th May: Mark Wigglesworth breaks silence, Radio 3 achieves greatest reach & new opera house

Friday 20th May '16

Classical News In today's news, Mark Wigglesworth breaks the silence about his resignation as music director of English National Opera, Radio 3 has reached its highest audience in three years and new opera house in Surrey approved. …

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11th September: Gramophone Awards, Concert etiquette and Big Band cuts

Wednesday 11th September '13

GramophoneThe 2013 Gramophone Classical Music Award-winning recordingsRecording of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Young Artist of the Year, Label of the Year and Artist of the Year winners are discussed on the Gramophone website.The GuardianA quiet word about classical …

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23rd January – Looking to the future: Glyndebourne’s renewable energy source and Plácido Domingo supports music education

Monday 23rd January '12

The New YorkerEtta James: Her Lonely Sound.Hilton Als remembers Etta James.New York TimesStradivari Cello Sells For More Than $6 Million.A beloved set of strings goes to a good home.LA TimesA New Stage Gives Voice To …

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