The VOCES8 Foundation supports the BBC in securing the future of the BBC Singers
Thursday 15th February '24
The VOCES8 Foundation is delighted that the BBC has announced a sustainable plan for the future for the BBC Singers as an integral part of the BBC’s classical music provision. This news follows the conclusion of …
ReadNovember 27th – December 3rd: PPL Elects New Performer Directors, Hindemith Prize 2022, Joséphine Baker Inducted into the Pantheon, Curtis Institute of Music’s New Partnership
Friday 3rd December '21
PPL Elects Hannah Joseph and Horace Trubridge as Performer DirectorsThis month’s Annual Performer Meeting (APM) of the PPL on 25 November 2021, it was announced that PPL-registered performers have elected Hannah Joseph and re-elected Horace …
Read26th March: Classical Musicians plea for support, MusikerNothilfe donations reach 420.000 euros, Kit Armstrong offers his works on Youtube
Thursday 26th March '20
Classical musicians plead for support as cancelled concerts blight incomeMusicians and performing groups face a bleak future as the coronavirus shutdown has meant earnings evaporated overnight. Will the industry ever recover?It’s not called the gig …
Read10th October: Ivory ban exemption, and NPO status for NCEM
Tuesday 10th October '17
In today's news: The UK Government has exempted musical instruments from its proposals for an ivory ban, and the National Centre for Early Music has been selected as one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio …
Read29th September: Opéra de Lyon is “Opera house of the year”, the Musician’s Union to protect musicians’ rights during Brexit process
Friday 29th September '17
In today's news: Met Opera offers buyouts to 21 of 243 administrative workers, violinist Pekka Kuusisto wants to bring the fun back to the classical violin, and the Musician's Union to protect musicians' rights during …
Read29th March: Artist Censorship & The New TInder Opera
Wednesday 29th March '17
In today's news: a new music video by Luca D’Alberto uses drones to offer unique views of Berlin, reminiscing over the inaugural concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, and a look into how an independent guitar …
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 …
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