19th March: ‘There is no such thing as classical music anymore’ says Julian Lloyd Webber, Sergei Diaghilev was born today, RSNO announces 125th anniversary season
Thursday 19th March '15
Classical News The TimesThere’s no such thing as classical music any more — Lloyd WebberThe term “classical music” should be dropped according to Julian Lloyd Webber, the cellist, who said it was an “almost irrelevant” way …
Read23rd May: Arts & Business Awards announced, La Scala fires director general & stolen violins recovered 16 years later
Friday 23rd May '14
Classic FMArts & Business Awards winners announcedThe best partnerships between businesses and the arts were honoured last night at a ceremony at the BFI Southbank, London at the 35th Arts & Business Awards, in partnership …
Read9th May: Petrenko defends himself against anti-women accusations, studying music increases blood flow to the brain & Sir John Tomlinson to receive RPS Gold Medal
Friday 9th May '14
The Telegraph Petrenko: I don't believe women conductors are a distractionVasily Petrenko's interview in which he appeared anti-women caused outrage. He defends himself in an interview with Adam Sweeting. Classic FM Online Studying music increases blood flow to …
Read31st March: Bristol Old Vic announces classical proms concerts, first female organists at St Pauls’s & Ukrainian Philharmonic flashmobs pay tribute to protesters
Monday 31st March '14
Guardian Can Tony Hall's plans for the BBC win over the arts crowd? Hall's art package – and the closure of BBC3 - risk alienating the young but could make some old friends happier, says Steve Hewlett. Bristol Old …
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