29th May: Classical music keeps CDs popular, Bloomington Symphony Orchestra perform torch-lit concert after powercut, and an interview with Harald Schmidt
Wednesday 29th May '19
CDs aren’t dead – and we have classical music fans to thank Recent research by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has found that CD remains the most popular music format nationally, with 43 per cent of all music consumed this way, …
Read17th May: PRS for Music’s new CEO, BBC NOW announces 2019/20 season and an appeal is launched for Notre-Dame donations
Friday 17th May '19
PRS for Music announces new CEO Andrea C. Martin has been appointed chief executive of PRS for Music and will take up the position on 17 June.Martin has worked for a diverse range of data-focused and subscription-based organisations …
Read26th September: Birmingham Conservatoire granted Royal title, and psychopaths prefer rap
Tuesday 26th September '17
In today's news, Birmingham Conservatoire is granted Royal title, and its Principal Julian Lloyd Webber criticises the government for not valuing music. New musical for children called "Wemmicks", Sachsen-Anhalt celebrates "Day of Singing" on September …
Read21st September: ‘Music is good for the mind’, new Beethoven documentary and Syrian refugee pianist
Monday 21st September '15
In today's news, The Guardian writes that the elite can't decide who's cultured, and the BBC report on pianist Ayham al-Ahmad's glimmer of hope amid the Syrian refugee crisis. Also, James Rhodes believes that there is a link …
Read13th October: Berlin culture secretary questions ticket prices for the arts, Bamberg Symphony to mentor training orchestra, soprano Rita Shane dies at 78
Monday 13th October '14
Classical News TelegraphNewlywed Katherine Jenkins denies diva claimsSinger Katherine Jenkins has hit back at claims she was dropped by her music company for being a "diva"Classic FMPascal Rogé slams 'mafia' jury at piano competitionThe Rina Sala …
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