1st February: UK National Opera announces rollout of breathing programme, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania increases support for theatre renovation, Culturebox, an ephemeral channel of France Télévisions
Monday 1st February '21
English National Opera announces rollout of breathing programme to help people recovering from COVID-19The English National Opera begins the UK-wide rollout of ENO Breathe, a new prescribed programme of singing, breathing and wellbeing, designed to help …
ReadWelcome back Dmitry Masleev!
Wednesday 28th March '18
We are delighted to announce our continued collaboration with the exceptional and award-winning pianist, Dmitry Masleev. Dmitry, the 2015 first prize winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition, has performed all over the world in countries including …
Read23rd January: Max Richter on British music, Philip Glass turns 80, LSO’s new identity, & Jukedeck using A.I. in composition
Monday 23rd January '17
In today’s classical news, composer Max Richter calls for a greater appreciation of Britain's classical music heritage. Philip Glass, soon to turn 80, discusses his career and his relationship with minimalism. Design Week explores the story …
Read12th January: Burnett collection sold for charity, Opera Platform streaming programme & Rc4 Festival Rio
Tuesday 12th January '16
Classical News In today’s news, Classical Music Magazine reports that Richard Burnett’s collection is to be sold at auction for charity and fear has brought Egypt’s audience closer to Classical music. Also, Opera Platform announces its …
Read16th July: Addict musicians to join LSO for TV symphony performances, ever-versatile director Tom Cairns is off to Edinburgh and the Buskaid Soweto Strings Project bring to their live performances the wonder of music infused with the passions of those who play for their very lives
Wednesday 16th July '14
Classical News Classic FMAddict musicians to join LSO for TV symphony performance10 classical musicians recovering from addictions are to be the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary called 'Addicts' Symphony' that sees them perform a …
Read23rd January: Renee Fleming to sing Super Bowl anthem, Swedish ice orchestra, and West End stars downplay theatre safety issue
Thursday 23rd January '14
The Washington PostOpera singer Renee Fleming chosen to sing anthem at Super BowlRenée Fleming has hit some important pop-culture markers in the past few months. In September, she went on David Letterman’s show to sing the …
Read2nd January: UK entertainment spending rises, Vivienne Westwood designs for Vienna State Ballet, and New Years Honours List is announced
Thursday 2nd January '14
The Guardian UK entertainment spending rises with surge in film and music streaming Value of film and TV downloads, streams and subscriptions rises to £621m, and number of tracks streamed doubles to 7.4bnThe Telegraph Valencia sues opera house …
Read16th December: Taylor Swift donates to Orchestra, 2014 Academy Awards, and Wagner inspired by migraines
Monday 16th December '13
GramophoneTaylor Swift donates $100,000 to the Nashville Symphony OrchestraThe singer-songwriter makes a birthday giftThe Guardian Synthesisers are killing film and TV music, say British composers Carl Davis and Christopher Gunning claim synthesised orchestras are preferred to the …
Read14th August: Hans Zimmer wins Classic BRIT Award, Dame Kiri’s Downton performance, and an interview with Russell Watson
Wednesday 14th August '13
The GuardianPhilip Glass, composer - portrait of the artistPhilip Glass talks about the stars he'd like to work with, the price of fame and why an artist has to be true to himselfThe TimesDame Kiri …
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