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28th August: American composer you’ve never heard of, Gramophone awards, videogame soundtracks

Friday 28th August '15

Classical News In today's news, the great American composer you've never heard of, Gramophone award winners are announced and how videogame soundtracks have come to be released on vinyl. Guardian George Walker: the great American composer you've never heard of The …

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26th August: middle-aged musicians, Carol Competition, One Direction split

Wednesday 26th August '15

Classical News In today's news, middle-aged musicians are missing out, Classic FM's reaction to the One Direction split and BBC Radio 3 launches Christmas Carol Competition. Telegraph Middle-aged musicians are missing out Now is the best time in human …

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20th August: Proms, perspiration, applause

Thursday 20th August '15

Classical News In today's news, perspiration-proof concert wear, are young people scared of the Proms or the audience and is it snobbery to wait until the end of a piece to applaud? Also, Oslo Philharmonic reveals plans …

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18th August: Kitty Whately faces the music, pay-to-keep downloads, ‘The Violin Teacher’ film

Tuesday 18th August '15

Classical News In today's news, an interview with Kitty Whately, BBC will offer of pay-to-keep downloads and 'The Violin Teacher' film is to be screened worldwide. The Guardian Facing the music: Kitty Whately From the Swingles to Sondheim, Sir …

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14th August: more musical benefits, Lucerne Festival announcement, violin made from human hair

Friday 14th August '15

Classical News In today's news, Riccardo Chailly announced as new musical director, Organist and choirmaster John Scott dies and music can reduce pain and anxiety for surgery patients. BBC Music Magazine Lucerne Festival announces new musical director Riccardo Chailly succeeds …

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13th August: classical hoaxes, Ibiza Prom success, Birmingham Conservatoire satisfaction soars

Thursday 13th August '15

Classical News In today's news, the best classical music hoaxes, BBC Ibiza Prom is most downloaded and Birmingham Conservatoire tops student satisfaction ratings. Also, violinist Lynn Blakeslee has died. The Guardian Don't believe your ears: the best classical music …

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17th July: first night of the Proms, auto-translating glasses, Alan Curtis dies

Friday 17th July '15

Classical News In today's news, Ivan Hewett reports on the problem with the opening night of the Proms, auto-translating opera glasses are tested out in Avignon and Alan Curtis dies. The Telegraph The problem with the First Night …

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