14th December: Grammy nominations, Maximilian Orders and saving Stradivari’s spruces
Friday 14th December '18
What happened in this week's #ClassicalNews? Classical Grammy nominations announced The 2018 Grammy nominations have been announced, with several string performances among the classical contenders.Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet were nominated in the Best Chamber Music/Small …
Read23rd February: Schirmer acquires worldwide publishing rights to Julius Eastman’s catalogue, Cologne Opera house receives the German Design Award, Polish violinist Anna Karkowsa passes away at age 36
Friday 23rd February '18
In today's news: Schirmer acquires worldwide publishing rights to composer Julius Eastman's catalogue, Areta Zhulla to become Juilliard String Quartet principal violinist in September, Polish violinist Anna Karkowsa passes away, Amazon Tickets to shut down, BAMT …
Read26th May: Stradivarius printed with 3D printer & Bavarian National Orchestra awarded Orchestra of the year
Friday 26th May '17
In today's news: trial about Berlin Academy of Arts without resolution, and the Bavarian National Orchestra is being awarded Orchestra of the year. A Stradivarius has been printed my 3D printer, and Janna Hmyes becomes …
Read20th March: Märzmusik Festival: an evening in honour of Julius Eastman and mezzo-soprano Geneviève Tschumi wins Telemann Competition
Monday 20th March '17
Classical News In today's news: Here’s why Alondra de la Parra is one of the most exciting new conductors in years, British startup MelodyVR has scored another coup – signing a partnership with Universal Music Group. A …
Read20th December: AAM collaborates with MWO and RWCMD, RNCM partners with ZJCM & the mystery of Stradivari violins
Tuesday 20th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, in order to break the bottleneck on the top of the charts caused by the inclusion of streaming datas, The Official Chart Company is changing the way it calculates to …
Read14th December: Gerhard Marschner, Decca’s new publishing division & the Du Pré-Harrell Stradivari cello
Wednesday 14th December '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Violist Gerhard Marschner has been promoted to the new Principal Violist of The Vienna Philharmonic, effective from September 2017. Decca launches publishing division, and appoints Natasha Baldwin as head of …
Read5th July: New residence for young musicians, Frank Peter Zimmermann’s Strad is back & Christmas carol competition
Tuesday 5th July '16
Classical News In our news today, the Messiaen Foundation starts a project for young musicians, BBC News goes behind the scenes of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, and The Times launches Christmas carol competition. Also, The …
Read11th April: Steinway flagship store opens in New York, André Rieu launches a new waltz for the Queen and New Zealand String Quartet appoints new second violinist
Monday 11th April '16
Classical News In our news today: new Steinway flagship store opens in New York, a huge donation is made to the Royal Danish Opera, and André Rieu launches a new waltz for the Queen's 90th birthday. …
Read4th April: Frankfurt’s “opera without borders”, Hamburg’s grants for Elbphilharmonie & investments in Stradivari
Monday 4th April '16
Classical News In today's news, the opera house in Frankfurt collecting donations for aid to refugees, Elbphilharmonie receiving grants from the city of Hamburg & investments in Stradivari violins. Also, Jeremy Menuhin on classical performances and …
ReadMay 18th: Interviews with Leif Ove Andsnes, Hélène Grimaud and a Stradivari Cello portrait
Monday 18th May '15
Classical News In today's news David Hare is to dramatise the birth of Glyndebourne and formidable Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes tells Ivan Hewett why he's bringing all five of Beethoven's piano concertos to the Proms. …
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