26th February: Outstanding Women of Scotland nominations, Stradivarius identification, and Malta Music protecting refugees
Wednesday 26th February '14
Classic FM OnlineNicola Benedetti and Evelyn Glennie among 'Outstanding Women of Scotland' nominations?The violinist and percussionist are among those suggested by the Saltire Society to gain the title in celebration of National Women's Day.The …
Read23rd January: Renee Fleming to sing Super Bowl anthem, Swedish ice orchestra, and West End stars downplay theatre safety issue
Thursday 23rd January '14
The Washington PostOpera singer Renee Fleming chosen to sing anthem at Super BowlRenée Fleming has hit some important pop-culture markers in the past few months. In September, she went on David Letterman’s show to sing the …
Read3rd January: Rare flutes destroyed by US customs, Young Musician finalists announced, and online piracy still lives
Friday 3rd January '14
Classic FM OnlineFlute virtuoso's instruments 'destroyed by US customs'Performer Boujema Razgui claims his 13 handmade wooden flutes have been destroyed by U.S. customs officials after being deemed to be 'agricultural products'BBC Music MagazineBBC Young Musician …
Read17th October: 1750 instrument for auction, Jack Topping for Christmas No. 1, and Music in China
Thursday 17th October '13
GramophoneLeila Josefowicz puts her violin up for saleThe 1750 instrument by Michele Angelo Bergonzi will be auctioned through Ingles and HaydayClassic FM OnlineJack Topping to enter race for Christmas No. 1Jack's hoping he'll be 'Topping' …
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