23rd January: Blind opera competition and Stradfest announced, acoustic dispute at Jonas Kaufmann concert
Wednesday 23rd January '19
Opera competition brings in blind auditions to tackle unconscious bias By Voice Alone is a new competition backed by the Royal Opera House and English National Opera, which seeks to eliminate unconscious bias in opera casting.Founded by mezzo-soprano Melanie Lodge, By Voice Alone aims …
Read30th November: JIM-Studie 2018 veröffentlicht, Lucerne Piano Festival, Awards for Young Musicians
Friday 30th November '18
JIM-Studie 2018 liegt vor - Musik machen ist eine der beliebtesten Freizeitaktivitäten von Jugendlichen Die JIM-Studie (Jugend, Information, Medien) ist eine seit 1998 jährlich veröffentlichte Basisstudie zum Medienumgang der Zwölf- bis 19-Jährigen, die vom Medienpädagogischen Forschungsbund …
Read12th September: Music Marathon, NYO Inspire applications open
Tuesday 12th September '17
In today's news: St John's Smith Square announces 12-hour music marathon, applications for NYO Inspire open, and MBW launches inspiring women series, supported by ingrooves music group. Maria José Siri to replace Carmen Giannattasio in "Il trovatore", …
Read11th September: Musical Education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens
Monday 11th September '17
In today's news: The Guardian view on musical education, new Birmingham Conservatoire opens doors, and Schubert Ensemble reveals final season. Flashmob plays Marquez, a new study reveals the correlation between Education, wealth and the desire …
Read5th September: Mozart makes babies smarter, more music in schools in France
Tuesday 5th September '17
In today's news: NYMAZ to extend digital music education project, YouTube ripping site YouTube-MP3 shutting down after RIAA battle, and does playing Mozart to your unborn baby really make it smarter? Kirill Serebrennikow still under house arrest, Deutsche …
Read31st August: Radio 3 gives dementia sufferers voice, nudist viola player
Thursday 31st August '17
In today's news: Pioneering Radio 3 show gives dementia sufferers a voice, leading musicians assemble for gala performance in aid of Refugee Council, and nudist viola player plays during naked skydive to raise money for …
Read17th August: Former El Sistema student released, refugee children perform with Joyce DiDonato
Thursday 17th August '17
In today's news: Protest violinist and former El Sistema student Wuilly Arteaga released from custody in Venezuela, and Joyce DiDonato performs with refugee children in Greece. Michael Haensel has died, Baltic Sea Philharmonic on tour, and "Bundesakkordeonorchester" receives …
Read7th August: Simon Rattle returns to UK, Soundcloud saved?
Monday 7th August '17
In today's news: Simon Rattle returning to UK to become Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Soundcloud to be saved by a pair of investment funds, and concert goers more likely to give to …
Read1st August: Call for more inclusive industry, Spotify adds 2m subscribers a month
Tuesday 1st August '17
In today's news: Orchestras Live calls for a more inclusive industry, Semi-Finalists announced at Australian Kendall National violin competition, and Spotify storms past 60m subscribers. Adela Zaharia wins Operalia-singing contest, Case Scaglione becomes chief conductor of …
Read27th July: Radio 4 Saturday Review Continues, Lowest Note in Universe Found
Thursday 27th July '17
In today's news: Operalia 2017 finalists announced, Radio 4 to continue Saturday Review, and scientists have found the lowest note in the universe. Woman destroys ex-husband's 800.000€ worth violin collection, conductor Paul Angerer dies aged 90, …
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