16th May: Jamie Cullum seeks musicians for technology project, BSO announces 2019/20 season and Berlin’s music education press conference
Thursday 16th May '19
Pioneering music technology project from Jamie Cullum The world famous musician Jamie Cullum is looking for amateur musicians to join him for a one-off spectacle that promises to combine amazing music with connective technology.With the support …
Read11th January: Gustavo Dudamel erhält Stern auf dem Walk of Fame, mehr Konzert-Toleranz, Elbphilharmonie Tourismusmagnet, John Joubert dies at 91
Friday 11th January '19
Stardirigent Gustavo Dudamel wird mit eigenem Stern geehrt Nach Artur Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Maria Callas, Ennio Morricone und Hans Zimmer bekommt jetzt auch der 37-jährige Star-Dirigent Gustavo Dudamel einen Stern auf dem berühmten "Walk of Fame" …
Read18th December: Sexual abuse victims in the music industry are speaking out, Dallas Opera’s general manager resigns, new app for musicians
Monday 18th December '17
In today's news: Victims of sexual harassment in the music industry are speaking out now, patients should be allowed to listen to music during operations, surgeon says; NYO names Chris Riddell as artist in residence. Also, John Reed creates …
Read13th October: Herbert Blomstedt receives medal of honour, Classic FM creates 7-egg box
Friday 13th October '17
In today's news: Grace-Evangeline Mason wins Liverpool Philharmonic composition competition, Hackney Empire cancels opera, and Daniel Hope receives Germany's Federal Cross of Merit. Herbert Blomstedt receives medal of honour from the city of Leipzig, music …
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 …
Read5th May: Music Festival’s Action Against Sexual Assault & Dudamel against Venezuelan government
Friday 5th May '17
In today's news: a nightingale inspires music, Dudamel pushes against Venezuelan government. Not enough compensation for a broken bass, and the end of moshpits? Soprano Agnes Giebel dies at the age of 95, and the …
Read13th April: The classical music festival in Beirut that survives war and assassinations, El Sistema 40th anniversary and why American football players make perfect opera singers
Monday 13th April '15
Classical News Guardian Al Bustan – the classical music festival in Beirut that survives war and assassinations In its 22 years, the festival has cancelled only a single concert. As its founder says: ‘Every year there’s some crisis …
Read12th November: Venezuela’s El Sistema music scheme is ‘model of tyranny’, ENO blames Arts Council cuts after production of Orfeo is cancelled and Dickon Stainer appointed to lead Universal’s classical activities.
Wednesday 12th November '14
Classical News GuardianVenezuela’s El Sistema music scheme is ‘model of tyranny’, UK academic saysSupporters rush to defend ‘beacon of social justice’ as study shows project fails to reach disadvantaged youthIndependentENO blames Arts Council cuts after production …
Read10th December: Audience boos La Traviata, the question of sacred music, and flash mob
Tuesday 10th December '13
The Guardian Polish tenor hits back after a 'fanatical minority' boos La Scala production Piotr Beczala says he will not take another role in Italy after section of audience boos new production of La TraviataLimelight MagazineWhat's the …
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