24 July: Decision to disband Sheffield cathedral choir creates backlash; Fund-raising campaign ends up in court; The general assembly of festivals will be held at the beginning of the school year
Friday 24th July '20
Decision to disband Sheffield cathedral choir strikes discordant noteFor centuries, the cherubic faces of choirboys in white ruffs have been part of church culture. Choristers usually came from privileged backgrounds, were coached by expert music …
Read6th February: Sheffield Classical Music Weekend, Elmar Oliveira Violin Competition Champion, interviews, and more
Monday 6th February '17
In today’s news, Sheffield announces full program for their second Classical Weekend Festival, and Downtown launches a new music rights company in Tokyo. Sirena Huang is awarded first prize at the Elmar Oliveira Violin Competition. …
ReadOpera Australia’s UK cinema season opens tonight
Tuesday 24th April '12
Opera Australia, Australia’s premier opera company, opens its UK screening season tonight. The season is starting with a spectacular production of La bohème, which was met with critical acclaim on its performance in Australia. It …
ReadOpera Australia and CinemaLive announce Odeon cinemas to screen La Bohéme
Monday 2nd April '12
Opera Australia and CinemaLive have announced on Friday that their dazzling production of La Bohéme is to be screened by Odeon cinemas. The broadcast will be coming to Odeon cinemas across the UK including:BasingstokeBelfastBlackpoolCardiffColchesterDerbyDunfermlineEdinburgh Lothian …
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