17th September: Female composers ‘no good’, Figaro plot too complex and classical music’s most influential Londoners
Thursday 17th September '15
Classical News In today’s news, The Spectator argues that female composers have been left off the syllabus because they’re no good, and the Evening Standard lists classical music's most influential Londoners in 2015. Also, The Strad …
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Friday 21st August '15
With the summer holidays drawing to a close, for students all around the country this means one thing. Results. But one seventeen-year-old girl had other things on her mind.Jessy McCabe noticed a distinct lack of …
Read21st August: fresh ideas for Edinburgh Festival, Pullman in favour of music education, tips for performing from memory
Friday 21st August '15
Classical News In today's news, The Edinburgh Festival must look to Manchester for fresh ideas, Philip Pullman speaks up in favour of music education and 7 tips for performing from memory from The Strad. The Times Richard Morrison: ‘The Edinburgh …
Read20th August: Proms, perspiration, applause
Thursday 20th August '15
Classical News In today's news, perspiration-proof concert wear, are young people scared of the Proms or the audience and is it snobbery to wait until the end of a piece to applaud? Also, Oslo Philharmonic reveals plans …
Read19th August: RSNO composers’ hub, women on A-level music syllabus, Titanic violin to be displayed
Wednesday 19th August '15
Classical News In today's news, the RSNO launches new composers' hub, a campaign to ensure women are included on next A-level music syllabus and the Titanic violin will go on display in the US next year. Classical …
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