24th June: The haunting final words of the unarmed black men set to music, Barcelona Opera House opens with a concert for plants, Yann Beuron ends opera career, Kennedy Center cancels most of schedule through 2020
Wednesday 24th June '20
The haunting last words of unarmed black men killed by police, powerfully set to musicAs the Black Lives Matter movement continues to drive change around the world, music provides a powerful way to express grief …
Read3rd April: London Music Masters waives group teacher training fee, Beijing Symphony Orchestra rehearses Wuhan composition, Music on balconies all over France
Friday 3rd April '20
London Music Masters waives group teacher training feeIn response to the impact of Covid-19 on the arts, the music education charity will waive its course fee for the 2020/21 cohort of Team Teach.The music education …
Read1st May: 2019 International Opera Awards, opportunities for NYCGB alumni, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra ends strike
Wednesday 1st May '19
2019 International Opera Awards winners announced The winners of the 2019 International Opera Awards were announced on 29 April during a ceremony held at London’s Sadler’s Wells theatre.Considered opera’s answer to the Oscars, the awards celebrate …
Read14th 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 …
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Tuesday 18th September '18
Mit großer Begeisterung starten wir eine neue, spannende Zusammenarbeit mit dem lyrischen Tenor Assaf Kacholi. Assaf Kacholi ist einer der vielseitigsten Sänger Europas und ist schon auf den größten Bühnen weltweit aufgetreten. Er ist kreativ und …
Read4th September: Ivan Krpan wins Busoni Competition, Alan Johsnon at Proms for first time
Monday 4th September '17
In today's news: Alan Johnson goes to the Proms for the first time, the tenor, Michael Fabio, to open Covent Garden’s new production of La Bohème, and should female musicians be allowed to dress how …
Read4th August: How to build a career in music, and Jonas Kaufmann’s new album to be released
Friday 4th August '17
In today's news: Leonard Elschenbroich steps in to save BBC Proms premiere, how to build a career in music, and how much money will Spotify lose by the end of 2017? "Europa-Preis" for Franz Welser-Möst, …
Read27th February: a portrait of pianist Gerhard Oppitz, and a guide to 2017’s bold, inventive Oscar’s Music
Monday 27th February '17
Classical News In today's news: why Wagner's Die Meistersinger strikes a chord in the age of Brexit, and classical music schow hits wrong note in 'extravagance' row. Apple Music partners with Royal College of Music. Conductor …
Read20th January: Royal Albert Hall’s dispute, MET Opera cancelled Bieito’s production & Germany’s music sales increased over 2% in 2016
Friday 20th January '17
Classical News In today’s classical news, members of Royal Albert Hall have been criticised by reselling unwanted tickets using sites such as Viagogo and StubHub for a profit, instead of returning the tickets to the hall’s …
Read21th December: New dates for Andre Rieu’s tour, Bocelli backed out of singing for Trump’s inauguration & Zuzana Ruzickova
Wednesday 21st December '16
Classical News In today’s classical news, renowned violinist Andre Rieu announces his rescheduled UK tour dates with the Johann Strauss Orchestra, and David Robertson will step down as Music Director for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra after their …
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