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14th May: Doris Day has died aged 97, Songlines seeks Attenborough remixes and Residentie Orkest The Hague appoints Anja Bihlmaier as chief conductor

Tuesday 14th May '19

Doris Day, ‘Qué Será Será’ singer and iconic Hollywood actress, dies aged 97 Iconic Hollywood actress, singer and animal welfare activist Doris Day has died in her California home, aged 97.The news comes following a statement …

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4th January: Igor Levit wins 2018 Gilmore Artist Award, Digital streaming becomes the biggest contributor to UK music sales for 2 decades, Founder of the Juilliard String Quartet, Robbert Mann has passed away at age 97

Thursday 4th January '18

In today’s news: Igor Levit wins the Gilmore Award. Robert Mann has died. Christoph von Dohnányi will take over a new Salome Production at the Berlin Staatsoper. A new electronic organ is being installed at …

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13th November: traveling musicians and British Airways, Garsington Opera’s 360-degree simulated experience, organist Michel Chapuis dies at the age of 87.

Monday 13th November '17

In today's news: traveling musicians and British Airways, Sing for Pleasure announces young conducting scholars, Garsington Opera and the 360-degree simulated experience. VocalEssence launches a youth programme, fair pay for Australian artists is still out of reach and the Perth Festival …

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7th 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 …

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3rd August: More under-35s listening to Classic FM, and music publishing head for Facebook

Thursday 3rd August '17

In today's news: Facebook is hiring for a music publishing head in Europe, huge increase in under-35 listeners for Classic FM, and if Soundcloud disappears, what happens to its music culture? Wolf Durmashkin composer's prize …

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3rd March:Boston Symphony plans visit to Germany & New School adopts historical venue into campus

Friday 3rd March '17

In today's news, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) receives a generous grant of $600,000 from the Dresner Foundation, and Spotify has surpassed 50 million subscribers, extending its lead over rivals Apple Music, SoundCloud and Google as …

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13th January: SAM Summer School, Ray Chen signs with Decca Classics & more reactions on Elbphilharmonie

Friday 13th January '17

Classical News In today's classical news, applications are now open for the 9th Sound and Music's Summer School, which will take place from 30th July to 5th August this year. Violinist Ray Chen, former 1st prize …

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12th January: Results of UK Music’s diversity survey, SoundCloud on verge of bankruptcy & opinions are divided over the Elbphilharmonie

Thursday 12th January '17

Classical News In today's classical news, Lake District Summer Music cancelled summer school, but will include new series of 'Young Artist Debut Recitals'. Results of UK Music's survey on diversity highlight the underrepresentation of Black, Asian, …

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Victoria Cappelletti: Differences, difficulties and evolution

Thursday 15th December '16

Account Manager Victoria Cappelletti's views on working as a PR in Paris and London: Differences, difficulties & evolutionOver one year ago I moved to London to start working at WildKat PR as an Account Manager. I …

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8th December: Applications open for Rhinegold Charity Fund, Mozart sells most CDs 2016 & Soundcloud starts subscription service

Thursday 8th December '16

Classical News In today's classical news, applications open for £10,000 Rhinegold Charity Fund, government in Beijing boosts growth in classical music, and violinist Charlie Siem strikes a high note in fashion. Also, Mozart sells most CDs …

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