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August 23rd: Liszt’s lost opera: ‘beautiful’ work finally brought to life after 170 years, For all Bach fans, Yo-Yo Ma can now be yours to command as the latest add-on to Alexa

Thursday 23rd August '18

In today's news: Liszt’s lost opera: 'beautiful' work finally brought to life after 170 years. Robert Trevino named Malmö Symphony's Chief Conductor. Deutsche Grammophon's president talks about their new partnership with Apple Music. For all …

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21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality 

Tuesday 21st August '18

In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …

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18th August: Game of Thrones star Charles Dance to narrate at BBC Proms, 18 year-old superstar to play at the Proms.

Friday 18th August '17

In today’s news, Game of Thrones star Charles Dance to narrate live orchestral tribute to Abraham Lincoln at BBC Proms and Edinburgh Festival, and 18 year-old superstar to play at the Proms. Concert series "Unerhörte …

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BBC Music Magazine Awards: Success for Accentus!

Thursday 20th April '17

Last night, Kat, Olivia, James and Eliza attended the BBC Music Magazine Awards at Kings Place in London.After a couple of glasses of fizz, we began the awards ceremony.  Oliver Condy, Editor of BBC Music …

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16th March: the New York Philharmonic announced next president and chief executive officer: Deborah Borda and conductor Kurt Masur wants the International Kurt-Masur-Institute to subsist for younger generations.

Thursday 16th March '17

Classical News In today's news: BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have announced ten academics selected for the 2017 New Generation Thinkers scheme, and the Edinburgh International Festival has announced the …

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9th January: ROH collaborates with V&A Museum, Sony Classical released Harnoncourt’s complete recordings & Smith is to step down from WYSO

Monday 9th January '17

Classical Music In today's classical news, Royal Opera House collaborates with V&A Museum on an exhibition examining the creation of seven operas. Rock star Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath turns to choral music, composing a piece …

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22nd February: British Culture Secretary and Arts Minister split on EU vote & Prokofiev’s grandson puts a new spin on classical music

Monday 22nd February '16

Classical News In today's news, British Culture Secretary and Arts Minister split on EU vote and Prokofiev's grandson puts a new spin on classical music. Also, Teodor Currentzis awarded Kairos Prize and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies …

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28th March: Ten greatest opera stars, thoughts on Spotify & Brooklyn Rider’s Kickstarter campaign

Friday 28th March '14

The Times10 great opera starsNine singers, one conductor — these are the people you need to know before the International Opera Awards next monthGramophoneSpotify: threat or friend?Martin Cullingford reflects on the changing nature of how …

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25th November: Britten commemoration spreads worldwide, tweet seats & opera from nine perspectives

Monday 25th November '13

Guardian Singing for Britten: commemoration of composer Benjamin spreads worldwide A commemoration of the British composer Benjamin Britten, which was initially confined to his home county of Suffolk, spread to 13 countries across the world. About 100,000 singers from …

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