5th March: Scala Radio launches, Competitors for BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2019
Tuesday 5th March '19
New classical station Scala Radio launches with Simon Mayo Yesterday marked the biggest launch in UK classical music radio in nearly thirty years as Scala Radio began broadcasting at 10am, Monday 4th March.Simon Mayo’s was the …
ReadAugust 30th: Why is Classic FM so popular with Millennials? Academy Music Group expansion and new Dallas Opera chief
Thursday 30th August '18
Academy Music Group has announced a new lease agreement with Manchester-based live entertainment venue, FWSO has hired Keith Cerny as its next president and CEO. New artists announced for woman and tech festival, and why …
ReadAugust 28th: ‘Music China’ to promote music and music study in Shanghai, 250 musicians will meet at the 67th International Music Competition of the ARD in Munich this September
Tuesday 28th August '18
In today's news: 'Music China' to promote music and music study in Shanghai. In September 250 musicians will meet at the 67th International Music Competition of the ARD in Munich. St Asaph Cathedral cuts its music team in …
ReadAugust 23rd: Liszt’s lost opera: ‘beautiful’ work finally brought to life after 170 years, For all Bach fans, Yo-Yo Ma can now be yours to command as the latest add-on to Alexa
Thursday 23rd August '18
In today's news: Liszt’s lost opera: 'beautiful' work finally brought to life after 170 years. Robert Trevino named Malmö Symphony's Chief Conductor. Deutsche Grammophon's president talks about their new partnership with Apple Music. For all …
Read21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality
Tuesday 21st August '18
In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …
Read15th August: Cultural practitioners invited to apply for SEAΔ programme, Gábor Káli wins the Young Conductors Award in Salzburg
Wednesday 15th August '18
In today's news: Cultural practitioners invited to apply for SEAΔ programme. Estonian Festival Orchestra/Järvi review – Pärt grips but Buniatishvili disappoints. Aled Jones to wing walk for Global’s Make Some Noise. Strings attached: how a …
Read9th August: Stolen violin worth $250,000 sold to pawn shop for just $50 in Boston, What classical festivals can learn about climate friendliness from the pop world.
Thursday 9th August '18
In today's news: Stolen violin sold to pawn shop in Boston. Grammy Award-winning conductor jailed for abusing choirboy. First virtual reality prom announced. Bringing classical music festival to Barbados. What classical festivals can learn about climate …
Read31 July: Celebrating Women in Salzburg, Children’s Chorus Conductor and New Composition Prize
Tuesday 31st July '18
Today's news: CBSO appoints Ula Weber as conductor of the Children's Chorus ahead of its 25th anniversary in 2019, UMG drops its plans to float and Salzburg Festival celebrates women. Exactly how easy is it to …
Read8th June: Lost John Coltrane album discovered, composer Thea Musgrave is awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music
Friday 8th June '18
In today’s news: Lost John Coltrane recording from 1963 to be released, Scottish composer is awarded with Queen’s Medal for Music, the Mayor of London has created a map of the music facilities across London, Shanghai …
Read6th June: BBC Symphony Orchestra will leave Maida Vale Studios, the Academy of Ancient Music launches new recording, Glyndebourne embraces savagery
Wednesday 6th June '18
In today's news: BBC Symphony Orchestra gets new home in East London, Grace Davidson to release a new recording with the Academy of Ancient Music, the director of Glyndebourne’s latest production of Madama Butterfly discusses …
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