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70 Jahre Bamberger Symphoniker: Benefizkonzert und Tag der offenen Tür

Friday 18th March '16

Jubiläum in Bamberg: Die Bamberger Symphoniker feiern ihr 70-jähriges BestehenBegonnen hat alles vor 70 Jahren durch Flucht und Vertreibung nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Musiker des Deutschen Philharmonischen Orchesters Prag waren in Bamberg gestrandet; sie bildeten …

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Introducing Beares Auctions

Friday 12th February '16

WildKat PR is thrilled to be working with boutique auction house, Beares Auctions on an exciting new campaign.Beares Auctions is a boutique auction house specialising in the sale of fine instruments and bows, supported by internationally respected …

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‘Travesty’ in Opera: breeches roles and gender reversals

Thursday 12th November '15

In early Italian Opera, from the 1600’s until about 1800, many operatic roles were written for castrati. Recently more men have been trained as countertenors to sing these roles, however it is often women who …

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#vlogtober 19th, A Lesser Known Castrato

Monday 19th October '15

Farinelli is perhaps the most well known castrato singer and the new West- End production of Farinelli and the King brings his story back to life for the stage.Between the 17th and early 20th centuries, many …

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9th October: Berlin opera weekend, Ticciati appointment & Brassed Off comeback

Friday 9th October '15

Classical News In today's news, Berlin's three opera houses celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, and Brassed Off avoids closure again. Also, Robin Ticciati is appointed music director of the DSO Berlin, …

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Concert Etiquette: applause, tradition and rock stars

Tuesday 25th August '15

Last week, the argument about when to applaud at classical music concerts surfaced yet again in The Telegraph, with Michael Henderson fiercely defending tradition. He concluded by affirming, ‘You buy your ticket, you listen in …

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Classical Music Ambitions

Friday 16th January '15

The world is a big place with lots of exciting things to experience, especially in the classical music world. In the spirit of our New Year’s resolutions blog to try new things and set new …

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17th January: Peter Pan proposes on stage, HMV closes flagship store, and concert for the children of Syria

Friday 17th January '14

New York TimesDetroit Symphony Agrees to New Contract With MusiciansThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which endured a bitter six-month strike a few years ago, settled its latest contract eight months early, orchestra officials announced WednesdayBBC Music MagazineHMV closes flagship …

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18th December: Elijah Wood to play pianist, Time Out London Kills Classical, and stolen Strad at auction today

Wednesday 18th December '13

BBC News Stolen Stradivarius violin to be sold The stolen Stradivarius violin that was taken from Euston station in 2010 is expected to sell for more than £1m when it is sold at auction todayLimelightWhere are all …

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