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27th November: Trinity Laban redresses diversity in jazz, Cultural budget increased to 2.1 billion euros, Curfew to end at 9pm for spectators

Friday 27th November '20

Diversity in jazz redressed by Trinity Laban and Tomorrow’s Warriors collabTrinity Laban Conservatoire and Tomorrow’s Warriors have joined forces to tackle imbalances in representation in the UK jazz scene by introducing young musicians from diverse …

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23rd November: BBC Young Jazz Musician 2020 winner announced, Hockney painting to remain at Royal Opera House, Tenor Beomjin Kim wins Curt Taucher Prize

Monday 23rd November '20

Pianist Deschanel Gordon announced as winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician 202022-year-old Hackney-born pianist Deschanel Gordon has won this year’s BBC Young Jazz Musician. He was up against saxophonists Alex Clarke and Matt Carmichael, bassist Kielan Sheard …

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29th January: Theo Perry wins Trinity Medal, More Positions in German Orchestras, The National Opera of Greece

Wednesday 29th January '20

Baritone Theo Perry wins Trinity Laban Gold MedalTrinity Laban patron HRH the Duke of Kent presented baritone Theo Perry with this year’s Gold Medal following a showcase at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room.The showcase, which celebrates …

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6th February: JACK quartet receives fellowship for neuroscience and music research, BSO resound celebrates first anniversary with new partnership and GEMA composer awards announced

Wednesday 6th February '19

JACK quartet receives Fellowship to explore music and neuroscience The JACK Quartet has received a Creative Fellowship from the University of Washington for its latest research project focusing on the link between neurology and music-making. The …

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30th January: Schubert Symphony No 8 completed, Trinity Laban 2019 Gold Medalist announced, Golden Mozart medal for Andrea Barca

Wednesday 30th January '19

Schubert Symphony No 8 completed using AIFor the first time ever, Huawei, the Chinese telecoms giant, has used the power of AI to compose the final two movements of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, the ‘Unfinished’, …

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20th July: Two new singers to join the King’s Singers. Trinity Laban commits to gender equality for 2018-19 season.

Friday 20th July '18

In today's news: Cadogan Hall presents twelfth Zurich International Orchestra Series. Opera company auctions off 600 costumes and props as it closes after 38 years. Two new singers to join the King's Singers. Trinity Laban …

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9th March: ABRSM and RPS announce new partnership, Trinity Laban pledge for gender equality, celebrating the women erased from the musical canon

Friday 9th March '18

In today's news: ABRSM announces RPS partnership, Trinity Laban pledge to make women 50% of its concert programmes, new campaign to support women and families in opera. More than 1000 musicians come together at the …

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15th November: music therapy and education, 5 extraordinary music start-up and new cultural reforms in France.

Wednesday 15th November '17

In today's news: Music helps children through tough times, Jessica Dandy wins Bach Singers Prize, Refugee ensemble gets standing ovations and 5 music start-up to watch. Also German city Bonn honours Beethoven and  Christoph Eschenbach is the new …

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5th October: teen lends a hand to injured Lang Lang, Welsh opera company under fire, Doctor Foster the opera

Thursday 5th October '17

In today's news, have you ever wondered why people don't clap between movements in a symphony? Classic FM investigates. Lang Lang relies on his assistant to lend a hand mid-performance, and a Welsh opera company …

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29th June: Guest lists and gigs help refugees, Barenboim on Brexit & Yo-Yo Ma movie

Wednesday 29th June '16

Classical News In our news today, pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim comments on Brexit, a new documentary about Yo-Yo Ma & Germany shows London how to raise money for charity through guest lists and gigs. Also, …

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