29th November: Grammy and the classical nominations, new music app Tomplay to be launched and the lack of diversity in classical music world.
Wednesday 29th November '17
In today's news: new nursery programme aims to transform the lives of children through music, PRS Foundation intends to intensify relationships with Europe ahead of Brexit, Gavin Reid elected as the new chair of the Association of British Orchestras. Also, Grammy …
Read25th September: Patricia Kopatchinskaja receives Grand Prix Musik, instrument-maker creates da Vinci’s ‘viola organista’
Monday 25th September '17
In today's news: Instrument-maker creates da Vinci's 'viola organista', The Refugee Orchestra Project’s film explores topics like jobs the refugess get, and Abbey Road Red connects tech startups with studio's experts and facilities. Kay Kuntze …
Read19th May: this year’s German classical music festivals & Brahms-Preis for Herbert Blomstedt
Friday 19th May '17
In today's news: Finnish National Opera and Ballet appoints Gita Kadambi as general director, and Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja wins Swiss Music Prize. This year's German classical music festivals, and Inkinen becomes new principal conductor of the …
Read17th May: the effects of music on our body & winner of the Rheinsberg composition award
Wednesday 17th May '17
In today’s news: How music influences our body chemistry, and the Cumnock Tryst programme 2017 is announced. Roy Budd's original version of the Phantom of the Opera. Marina Khorkova receives Berlin-Rheinsberg compositions award, and Axel Kober …
Read6th January: Radio 3 defends playing film scores and the NCO argues young musicians should be given resources to develop in the same was as Olympic athletes
Monday 6th January '14
TelegraphRadio 3 boss defends playing of film scores and TV themes The controller of BBC Radio 3 defends the station from accusations of "dumbing down" and says it will continue to play theme tunes from television …
Read28th November: Jake Bugg, noise pollution in practice, and FUSE debut ‘blinged-up’ instruments
Thursday 28th November '13
BBC NewsThe Halle orchestra get creative to make music payThe Halle orchestra is taking a leaf out of celebrity choirmaster Gareth Malone's book and holding its first corporate choir competitionClassic FM OnlineJake Bugg cites Beethoven …
Read18th September: Gramophone Awards, N-Dubz create Urban-Classical fusion and Elton John’s short fingers discouraged him from Classical music
Wednesday 18th September '13
GramophoneGramophone Classical Music Awards 2013 announced!Winners include Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Julian Bream and Jan Lisiecki. Decca Classics are Label of the Year and trumpeteer Alison Balsom is the first British woman to win Artist of the Year.TelegraphFazer's …
Read3rd December: Secret Orchestra, String Ring Tones and Opera Premiere
Monday 3rd December '12
GramophoneUlster Orchestra begins consultation process about futurePossible solutions could include cuts to players and staffPatricia Kopatchinskaja on the Gramophone PodcastThe violinist speaks to James Jolly about Bartók, Eötvös and LigetiClassical Music MagazineComments from arts world …
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