2nd July: Music for Youth addresses board diversity, Siemens Music Foundation supports music students, Violinist Ida Handel died at the age of 91
Thursday 2nd July '20
Music for Youth addresses board diversityNational music charity Music for Youth is making changes to its governance with the aim of addressing racial and gender imbalances. The charity has named four new members of its board, …
Read24th April: Liverpool Philharmonic announces BAPAM partnership, Shortlist announced for Scottish Awards for New Music, Ellen Reid awarded Pulitzer Prize
Wednesday 24th April '19
Liverpool Philharmonic and BAPAM announce new partnership Liverpool Philharmonic has announced a new partnership with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM).BAPAM provides free, specialist health support to performing artists and will be working in …
Read2nd August: Operalia 2017 winners announced, and Song Aa wins Vareler composer’s prize
Wednesday 2nd August '17
In today's news: Guildhall School announces autumn 2017 season, Operalia 2017 winners announced, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Announce New Assistant Conductor. Song Aa wins Vareler composer's prize, George Li publishes debute album at Warner Classics, and …
Read14th July: RCM scholarships for BAME students, New Classical Festival
Friday 14th July '17
In today's news: The welcome return of Proms maverick Harrison Birtwistle, Royal College of Music London to fund scholarships for BAME students, and cellist prevented from boarding flight with cello. New classical festival 'new life' …
ReadNews: Help Musicians UK partner with Women in Music, Tête à Tête announce summer programme, and a piano-playing bear
Thursday 8th June '17
In today's news Help Musicians UK and Women in Music have announced a partnership, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition connects local students with world-class musicians. Tête à Tête have announced the programme for their …
Read18th August: Feedback on the work of Arts Council England, Edinburgh and Adelaide festivals join forces & Royal High School in Edinburgh becomes music school
Thursday 18th August '16
Classical News In today's news, the DCMS is inviting feedback on the work of Arts Council England (ACE), Edinburgh and Adelaide festivals join forces, and the Royal High School in Edinburgh becomes a music school. Also, …
Read30th September: Himalayas concert, Alexander Faris obituary & Iestyn Davies on Farinelli
Wednesday 30th September '15
Classical News In today's news, Iestyn Davies discusses the challenges of being Farinelli, and the Royal Northern College of Music launches its first ever four-year BMus in popular music. Also, Coady Green reports on a unique …
Read6th August: 11m Apple Music Members, students launch audition crowdfunding, and BBC Proms increasingly important
Thursday 6th August '15
Classical News In today's news Apple Music has gained 11 million members in the five weeks after its launch. The Artistic Director and Executive Producer of the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group are standing down in 2016, …
Read29th July: Max Hole confirms third Bristol Proms for 2015, Gabriel Prokofiev launches new violin concerto at Proms and Oxford students release acapella version of Shakira’s Hips Don’t Lie
Tuesday 29th July '14
Classical News Classic FM Max Hole confirms third Bristol Proms for 2015The Bristol Proms will return to the Bristol Old Vic for a third year running in 2015, Universal boss Max Hole has confirmed.BBC NewsGabriel Prokofiev launches …
Read12th February: Sweethearts sharing the stage, Price of Wales discusses classical music, and ‘Japanese Beethoven’ faces the music
Wednesday 12th February '14
The Huffington PostCan Women Save Classical Music?Changing statistics on classical music listenersNPRClassical Couples: Sweethearts Sharing The StageHappily, the arrows are still flying and the roster of musical matchups keeps growing. For this Valentine's Day, NPR …
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