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29th August- BBC assumptions on new music, Laura Wright soprano says strength is sexy, and Salome’s 2000 years of inspitation

Friday 29th August '14

Classical News The GuardianLiving Symphonies: when an ecosystem becomes an orchestra24 speakers have been installed in Bedgebury Pinetum in Kent to create a natural symphony.The GuardianWhy does the BBC assume its audience won't like new music?The …

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15th July: Ivan Hewett looks at the life of Lorin Maazel whilst the New York Philharmonic pays tribute and Sir Harrison Birtwistle is 80 today

Tuesday 15th July '14

Classical News The Telegraph Lorin Maazel: a brilliant, over-paid magician Conductor Lorin Maazel has died at the age of 84. Ivan Hewett looks at the life of a temperamental genius with a commanding style. ClassicaliteNew York Philharmonic's Free Concert …

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14th May: RPS Awards winners announced, Metropolitan Orchestra authorises strikes & Michael Giacchino to compose Jurassic World soundtrack

Wednesday 14th May '14

Sinfini MusicRPS Awards Winners AnnouncedWho were the big classical winners of last night's 2014 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards?Classical Music MagazineBirtwistle makes it five as RPS awards are announcedSir Harrison Birtwistle has become the most honoured …

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9th December: Jonathan Reekie steps down from Aldeburgh Music, opera adaption of ‘How the Whale Became’ & Sir Harrison Birtwistle breaks records at British Composer Awards

Monday 9th December '13

GramophoneJonathan Reekie to step down as chief executive of Aldeburgh MusicJonathan Reekie, chief executive of Aldebugh Music for 16 years, has announced that he will be leaving to take up the post of director of …

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