11 August: Sony signs harpist Cecilia De Maria; Culture despite Corona in Berlin; Mariinsky and Bolshoi Theatres hit by coronavirus
Tuesday 11th August '20
Sony Music Masterworks signs the harpist Cecilia De MariaPurcell School, Royal College of Music and BBC Young Musician alumna enters into a first recording contractThe harpist Cecilia De Maria, UK born to Maltese parents, has …
Read21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality
Tuesday 21st August '18
In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes back Matthew Sharp
Wednesday 8th November '17
We love to see artists returning to us with new projects, and we’re really excited about this one! Six years ago, Matthew Sharp joined the WildKat family for the very first time. Matthew Sharp is …
Read31st August: Radio 3 gives dementia sufferers voice, nudist viola player
Thursday 31st August '17
In today's news: Pioneering Radio 3 show gives dementia sufferers a voice, leading musicians assemble for gala performance in aid of Refugee Council, and nudist viola player plays during naked skydive to raise money for …
Read7th August: Simon Rattle returns to UK, Soundcloud saved?
Monday 7th August '17
In today's news: Simon Rattle returning to UK to become Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Soundcloud to be saved by a pair of investment funds, and concert goers more likely to give to …
Read21st March: Shostakovich Festival, Salzburg Easter Festival & LP sale at Sainsbury
Monday 21st March '16
Classical News In today's news, the Shostakovich Festival in June focuses on GDR composer Hanns Eisler & Salzburg Easter Festival 2017 presents "Valkyrie" in the stage design of 1967. Also, from today on supermarket chain Sainsbury …
Read16th September: Max Richter explains ‘Sleep’, Pergolesi masterpiece premiered at last and Christie’s exhibits $60m Stradivarius and Guarneri collection
Wednesday 16th September '15
Classical News In today’s news, Max Richter explains his eight-hour composition 'Sleep' - the longest continuous piece of music broadcasted by the BBC – and Pergolesi's Opera Settecento is finally premiered after nearly 300 years. Also, Christie’s …
Read10th September: Nelsons joins Gewandhaus Orchestra, Game Music Connect speakers announced and exam board forced to include female composers.
Thursday 10th September '15
Classical News In today's news Andris Nelsons has been announced as the new conductor of Leipzig's Gewandhaus Orchestra. One of Britain's largest exam boards has been forced to include female composers on their A-Level music syllabus, …
ReadLaunch of BBC Music with “The Impossible Orchestra”
Wednesday 8th October '14
At 8pm last night BBC viewers and listeners everywhere were in for a treat...In their first ever pan-channel broadcast the BBC launched BBC Music, an ambitious wave of new programmes, innovative partnerships and ground-breaking music initiatives …
Read24th February: Closing ceremony classical at Sochi, classical music explodes, and Maria von Trapp
Monday 24th February '14
New York Daily NewsClassical music explodes, both in sales and in expanding boundariesAs crossover classical-pop performers like Andrea Bocelli and Lindsey Stirling sell tons of records, established pop, rock and roots musicians like Rufus Wainwright, …
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