23rd March: Kyung-Wha Chung cancels performances due to injury, Simon Rattle shows support for the Konzerthaus, Free instruments and music lessons
Tuesday 23rd March '21
Kyung-Wha Chung cancels performances due to hand injuryThe violinist Kyung-Wha Chung has cancelled several performances due to an unspecified injury in her left hand.The 72-year-old soloist had been due to perform at Namdong Sorae Arts …
Read7th February: Les Mis returns to the West End in concert, Barbara Hannigan wins Leónie Sonning prize, seven Berlin orchestras unite to celebrate diversity and tolerance
Thursday 7th February '19
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball to return to the West End in concert version of Les Misérables This summer, the West End stage will welcome a concert production of musical Les Misérables with a cast of musical theatre stars.Les Misérables is …
ReadSeptember 14th: Simon Rattle announces free music school for young people and Gramophone Awards winners
Friday 14th September '18
Simon Rattle to open free school for young musicians in 2019Sir Simon Rattle has revealed plans to create a new music school: the LSO East London Academy, reports Classic FM.The Academy is being developed by the …
Read16th August: musicians honoured at Welsh guild ceremony, musicians come together at the Tubax Festival
Thursday 16th August '18
In today's news: India's Carnatic musicians threatened over Christian hymns. Musicians honoured at Welsh Music Guild ceremony. 9 well-known left-handed classical musicians - how do they play backwards?! Madonna at 60: a colourful career in pictures. …
Read13th August: Glyndebourne appoints new artistic director. Finnish festival Kuhmo Chamber Music receives Cremona Music Award in the projects’ category
Monday 13th August '18
Today's News: Glyndebourne appoints new artistic director. Spotify to offer users BBC podcasts. Sir Simon Rattle, Steven Isserlis and Véronique Gens shortlisted for Gramophone Awards 2018. Deutsche Grammophon and Apple Music partner on 'essential' classical …
Read6th August: Simon Rattle steps in to conduct youth orchestra at Verbier, Gatti asks for forgiveness.
Monday 6th August '18
In Today's News: Sheku knocked off top spot by Lord of the Rings. Simon Rattle steps in to conduct youth orchestra at Verbier. Ensemble of child prodigies plat Elgar's Cello Concerto. Sir Bryn Terfel is …
Read27th June: Guadagnini violin sold for record price. New managing director for Southbank Sinfonia
Wednesday 27th June '18
In today's news: Guadagnini violin sold for record price. New managing director for London Southbank Sinfonia. Music creators urged to fight for their rights. Fund to help Coventry's arts organisations to prepare to become City …
Read23rd January: Beat Furrer wins Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, More than 30 UK theatres at risk of being lost and the Los Angeles Opera unveils its 2018/2019 programme
Tuesday 23rd January '18
In today's news: Composers announced for PRS for Music’s Accelerate programme, Radio 3 has announced a new commission to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the UK and David Wordsworth has been appointed …
Read10th November: Frank Gehry new design plans for YOLA, L.A. Phil announces big plans for centennial season, Chicago Opera Theater former box office manager steals more than $100k
Friday 10th November '17
In today’s news: Frank Gehry's plans for a new home for the L.A. Phil's youth orchestra program, Chicago Opera Theater employee steals more than $100k, L.A Phil's ambitious plans for its 2018/19 season, Berlin State Opera …
Read19th September: Simon Rattle offers advice and Germany supports 31 orchestras.
Tuesday 19th September '17
In today's news: Composer Jeremy Dale Roberts dies aged 83, and Simon Rattle offers his top advice to young conductors. Audio streaming becomes more and more important, Germany financially supports 31 orchestras, and soprano Brenda …
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