21st February: LPO announce new residency, RCM announce International Women’s Day programme, Unsuk Chin wins the Hamburg Bach Prize
Thursday 21st February '19
London Philharmonic Orchestra announce residency at Saffron Hall The London Philharmonic Orchestra have announced a brand-new residency at Saffron Hall, Essex, to begin in the 2019/20 season.Joining Britten Sinfonia, which has been resident orchestra at the …
Read24th August: a 100-year-old organ played in the trenches, new Edinburgh concert hall design revealed
Friday 24th August '18
In today's news: a 100-year-old organ which was played in the trenches of the First World War. Sir Antonio Pappano records Bernstein for centenary year. Why you should absolutely be studying music beyond GCSE, a …
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 …
Read6th April: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency and Leipzig is to name a square in honour of Kurt Masur
Thursday 6th April '17
Classical News In today's news: applications open for third Institute for Women Conductors residency. To boo or not to boo? Royal Opera music chief defends vocal crowds, and The New Viral #MaskOffChallenge Turns Future's Rap Into …
Read23rd November: Cello applications for Queen Elisabeth Competition & Premiere of Mozart’s flute concerto after 239 years
Wednesday 23rd November '16
Classical News In today's classical news round-up, applications are now open for the Queen Elisabeth Competition's inaugural contest for cellists. A flute concerto written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was 21 will receive its world …
Read19th June: Studies suggest music lessons increase brain function, Bachfest celebrates Monteverdi Choir’s 50th Anniversary and ‘Klinghoffer’ Composer Responds to Met’s Decision
Thursday 19th June '14
Classical News The Independent Music lessons for children boost 'executive brain function' throughout adult life A new study has suggested that children who receive regular music lessons display increased brain function through the rest of their adult life.Classical-music.comRevisiting …
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