9th November: Poor families priced out of music lessons and EUYO commemorates the Armistice
Friday 9th November '18
What happened in this week's Classical News? Poorer children in UK priced out of learning to play musical instruments, report warns ‘To deny people who cannot afford music lessons the possibility of trying is criminal’ - David Arnold, composerPoorer …
Read15th November: Cristian Măcelaru, Aldeburgh Music announces rebrand & recipients of Leonard Ingrams Foundation awards
Tuesday 15th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, conductor Cristian Măcelaru talks about music and equality, and how it changes us. Aldeburgh Music announces rebrand, changing its name to Snape Maltings. Saimir Pirgu was presented with the Verona Lirica Award …
Read23rd September: Glenn Close’s West End debut, Career tips for opera singers & ‘Happy Birthday’ copyright
Wednesday 23rd September '15
Classical News In today's news, the ENO announces Glenn Close as star in Sunset Boulevard, and 'Happy Birthday' is ruled out of copyright. Also, The Guardian reveals career tips for opera singers, and reports on Met …
Read12th March: New York Met on screen, Ulster Orchestra chief quits post & Strauss’ 150th birthday
Wednesday 12th March '14
The TimesWhy opera is taking lessons from Hollywood Live cinema screenings are saving the New York Met, but does the big screen mean that good looks matter more than the singing? Neil Fisher talks to Peter …
Read18th July: Age of Opera, Iconic Photographs and the Joy of the Proms
Thursday 18th July '13
The TelegraphAlan Titchmarsh: the joy of the PromsAs you settle down to watch this year’s BBC Proms, spare a thought for all those responsible for bringing the Albert Hall to your television screens.The IndependentA brass …
Read3rd May: Nina Stemme, Ludovico Einaudi and Mariinsky II Opera House
Friday 3rd May '13
The GuardianNina Stemme: 'I am always questioning myself - could it be better?'The Swedish soprano is the outstanding Isolde and Brünnhilde of her generation and, in July, will sing the latter role in the first-ever …
Read13th March: Red Nose Day, Instrument Passports and Pianist Performs at St Pancras
Wednesday 13th March '13
The TelegraphThe Big Question: There's an anti-intellectualism in BritainThe first of the Big Question debates at the Royal Opera House prompted composer Mark-Anthony Turnage to say there's anti-intellectualism in Britain.Classical Music MagazineABRSM’s new chief executive …
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