4th May: Spotify at a loss, RSNO plays along screening of Jaws, Swan Lake returns to Royal Ballet
Friday 4th May '18
In today's news: Spotify remains at a loss despite 75 million paying subscribers, RSNO orchestra to play along viewing of Jaws, combined music-rights database provides more transparency, Crocodiles listen to classical music in MRI scanner, almost …
Read9th January: Alexandre Desplat wins Golden Globe, Matt Hancock made culture secretary in cabinet reshuffle, study discovers world’s most unique music
Tuesday 9th January '18
In today’s news: Arts Council appoints Dr Claire Mera-Nelson as new director of music, The Royal Opera House is inviting young musicians to enter its fanfare competition and study reveals that Botswana has the most …
Read20th December: Alison Balsom’s argument with British Airways, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker and launch of the new music app Weav
Wednesday 20th December '17
In today's news: Alison Balsom calls British Airways a “greedy disgrace”, Joseph Colaneri denies allegations of sexual misconduct, new startup syncing music to activities launched. Also, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker, Costa Pilavachi joins RSNO board …
ReadJuly 12th: Voices Now results, Facebook reveals plans
Wednesday 12th July '17
In today's news: Voices Now reveals results of Big Chorus Census, RSNO launches third Composers' Hub competition, and Facebook reveals plans to negotiate with existing digital music platforms. Exclusive concert at the Elbphilharmonic for police …
Read19th June: Honorary concert for Sir Jeffrey Tate & Bach medal for Reinhard Goebel
Monday 19th June '17
In today's news: Catriona Morison becomes first British BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, and Alexander Papp wins Scottish National Orchestra’s (RSNO) Notes from Scotland composition competition. Honorary concert for Sir Jeffrey Tate, and Reinhard Goebel receives …
Read10th February: RSNO journeys to US, teachers battle low tuition fees, and new technologies emerge
Friday 10th February '17
In today's news, the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland announces their 2017 season based on the americas, and music teachers worry that tuition fees can't keep up with cost of living. At the last minute …
ReadNew Music Scotland Nomination for Ailie Robertson
Friday 27th January '17
We're very proud to share news that Ailie Robertson has been nominated for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Award for Achievement in New Music, part of the Scottish Awards for New Music. This award marks 'the …
Read4th November: RSNO’s Notes from Scotland, Mahler’s Score is to be auctioned & NYPhil’s Young People’s Concert
Friday 4th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is inviting submissions for its Notes from Scotland competition. The original score of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 (the Resurrection Symphony) is to be auctioned on 29th November for …
Read19th October: The reinvention of LIPC, Music For Cats & SBCO’s Classical Connections program
Wednesday 19th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Paul Lewis and Adam Gatehouse, joint Artistic Directors of Leeds International Piano Competition, talk about the reinvention of the competition. David Teie, an US composer and cellist, released Music For Cats …
Read7th October: RCM appoints new professors, Polisi to step down from Juilliard School & GUO’s ten-day festival
Friday 7th October '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Royal College of Music appoints two new cellists to its string faculty and Joseph W. Polisi, the current president of Juilliard School, is to step down from his role in …
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