12th October: Cellist Daniel Pezzoti has died, Unsuk Kim wins composer prize, music therapy
Thursday 12th October '17
In today's news: Cellist Daniel Pezotti has died, Rome's opera house increases it's intake and number of visitors, and composer Unsuk Chin wins "Wihuri-Sibelius-Prize". Can classical music give people with Alzheimer's a new lease of …
Read5th October: teen lends a hand to injured Lang Lang, Welsh opera company under fire, Doctor Foster the opera
Thursday 5th October '17
In today's news, have you ever wondered why people don't clap between movements in a symphony? Classic FM investigates. Lang Lang relies on his assistant to lend a hand mid-performance, and a Welsh opera company …
ReadOlivia Brown appointed Director, London Office
Monday 25th September '17
Olivia Brown has taken up the position of Director, London Office at WildKat PR. Previously Head of Creative Strategy & Marketing, Olivia will continue to be responsible for creative strategy at WildKat, exploring and implementing new …
Read19th January: ICMA winners announced, applications open for the inaugural Bartok World International Violin Competition & Festival Ultraschall
Thursday 19th January '17
Classical News In today’s classical news, in order to raise money for young musicians facing challenging circumstances, National Orchestra for All is inviting members of the public to play as part of a professional orchestra. Winners …
ReadTête à Tête launches 2017 season
Thursday 19th January '17
Bold opera pioneers Tête à Tête has announced its upcoming plans for the 2017 season, 20 years since the company was founded.“What amazing adventures we have enjoyed across these the past two decades, realising bold and brave experiments, creating opera really …
Read17th January: RCM partners with SHCM, SAM’s new programme ‘New Wave’ & Anne-Sophie Mutter received Crystal Awards
Tuesday 17th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Royal College of Music partners with Shanghai Conservatory of Music to establish a joint institute, offering collaborative projects between the two institutions. Sound and Music partners with Sage Gateshead and NMC Recordings …
ReadThe Cliburn 2017
Friday 13th January '17
The 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will be taking place at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, from 25th May to 10th June 2017.We had the chance to catch up with Jacques Marquis, …
Read4th January: Scottish government to boost Edinburgh Festivals’ funding, Philharmonia announces managing director & Jiří Bělohlávek stays maestro of Czech Philharmonic
Wednesday 4th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Scottish government will boost Edinburgh Festivals' funding, Philharmonia announces new managing director, and the UK's most talented young musicians are returning to Birmingham. Also, Jiří Bělohlávek remains maestro of Czech …
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