8th June: Lost John Coltrane album discovered, composer Thea Musgrave is awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music
Friday 8th June '18
In today’s news: Lost John Coltrane recording from 1963 to be released, Scottish composer is awarded with Queen’s Medal for Music, the Mayor of London has created a map of the music facilities across London, Shanghai …
Read26th February: PRSF initiative aims to tackle gender inequality, new show for Classic FM, new government appointment for the arts
Monday 26th February '18
In today's news: Henry Blofeld joins the Classic FM lineup for new show on British music, dozens of UK music festivals and conferences pledge to tackle gender inequality, government appoints new disability champion for the …
Read15th February: Dame Julie Walters joins Classic FM lineup, Lord saves opera fairies and the politics of opera
Thursday 15th February '18
In today's classical music news, veteran actor Dame Julie Walters will join the presenter lineup at Classic FM for a new Saturday show, Chineke! boosts BME representation in UK musical ensembles, YouTube Red launches internationally …
Read31st October: Baroque at the Edge, Colin Currie Record Label, ECHO Classical Music Awards
Tuesday 31st October '17
In today's Classical News, Colin Currie launches a record label dedicated to drumming, and Baroque at the Edge announces its inaugural programme. The V&A rescues an archive charting the decline of Wilton's Music Hall, and …
Read30th October: UK music venues missing the mark in inclusivity, Cecilia Bartoli is first woman to record with Italian choir, public survey on ticket touts
Monday 30th October '17
In today's news, Carnegie Hall welcomes youngest ever concert series curator, new survey highlights public concern on secondary ticketing sites, UK music venues are still not being inclusive enough for less able performers, audience members …
Read3rd October: Zuzana Růžičková obituary, ISM Primary Music Toolkit, Maxwell Quartet
Tuesday 3rd October '17
In today's Classical News, read an obituary of Holocaust survivor and renowned harpsichordist, Zuzana Růžičková, who died last week, aged 90. The ISM Trust launches Primary Music Toolkit, and the Maxwell Quartet have won the ninth …
Read28th September: Carreras to retire from performing, medal for Gidon Kremer, and myths about music streaming
Thursday 28th September '17
In today's news: José Carreras to retire after half a century in the industry, violinist Gidon Kremer receives Federal Cross of Merit, and Czech harpsichordist Zuzana Růžičková has died. Behind the scenes at the ENO, …
Read26th September: Birmingham Conservatoire granted Royal title, and psychopaths prefer rap
Tuesday 26th September '17
In today's news, Birmingham Conservatoire is granted Royal title, and its Principal Julian Lloyd Webber criticises the government for not valuing music. New musical for children called "Wemmicks", Sachsen-Anhalt celebrates "Day of Singing" on September …
Read7th July: Anthony Roth Costanzo presents Handel Rarity in new York, French composer Pierre Henry died at age 89
Friday 7th July '17
In today’s news: A concert in memory of composer Michael Hirsch at the Deutsche Oper, the lasts secrets of Maria Callas to be revealed in Paris, West End director warns of targeting a younger audience …
Read15th June: Primephonic launch, BBC Music Day
Thursday 15th June '17
In today's Classical News, Primephonic, a new streaming service for classical music, launches in London, and a wedding musician is asked to play in return for social media likes. Today is BBC Music Day, celebrating …
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