December 4th – December 10th: New Chief Director Of The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, The Regensburger Domspatzen Choir Calls For Girls’ Choir, Kylian Mbappé and The Philharmonie de Paris, Carnegie Hall + on Apple TV
Friday 10th December '21
Ryan Bancroft appointed chief conductor of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraThe Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed 32-year-old American conductor Ryan Bancroft as its chief conductor, with his tenure beginning in the 2023/24 season.The young …
Read9th September: Edward Gardner extends contract with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra until 2023, Bernard Haitinks letztes konzert, Disparition de Roger Boutry
Monday 9th September '19
Edward Gardner extends contract with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra until 2023Edward Gardner (pictured) will extend his contract with the Bergen Philharmonic by two years, until the summer of 2023. The orchestra’s CEO Bernt E Bauge said …
Read9th November: An interview with clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, rediscovery of lost Kurt Weill’s song, Menuhin Competition announces record-breaking applications
Thursday 9th November '17
In today's news: Creating a piano with electric paint, Hans Zimmer's fear of the stage, AudioCoin and its future in the music industry, Blockchain as the new P2P file sharing technology, The rise of mobile apps in …
Read30th March: AIs enter the music world & the lost opera of Liszt
Thursday 30th March '17
In today's news: Amazon makes a significant move into the UK live music scene, and British conductor Antonio Pappano launches a new competition for young singers named after his father, Pasquale Pappano. Bob Dylan will finally accept his …
Read29th March: Artist Censorship & The New TInder Opera
Wednesday 29th March '17
In today's news: a new music video by Luca D’Alberto uses drones to offer unique views of Berlin, reminiscing over the inaugural concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, and a look into how an independent guitar …
Read11th January: Opera North announces new season, soprano Charlotte Church refused to sing at Trump’s inauguration & NY Phil and Wiener Phil present joint exhibit
Wednesday 11th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Opera North announces its 2017/2018 season. Soprano Charlotte Church, among many other singers, has refused to sing at US president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. New York Philharmonic and Wiener Philharmoniker present …
Read2nd January: Vienna Philharmonic perform in new suits, Vienna celebrates 11-year-old composer Alma Deutscher & sneak preview of 2017’s cultural highlights
Monday 2nd January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Vienna Philharmonic perform in new suits designed by Vivienne Westwood, Vienna celebrates 11-year old composer Alma Deutscher, and conductor Jeffrey Tate is given a knighthood. Also, a sneak preview of …
Read10th June: First International Youth Choir Festival, musician forced to carry instrument unprotected & graphic listening guides at TSO
Friday 10th June '16
Classical News In today's news, the first International Youth Choir Festival will take place in 2017, British Airways forces musician to carry his instrument unprotected and Vienna Philharmonic opens their home for refugees. Also, the Toronto …
ReadThe Vienna Philharmonic offers humanitarian hope
Tuesday 1st December '15
On Friday, the Vienna Philharmonic announced that it’s crowdfunding campaign has raised an astonishing €10, 000, towards a home for asylum seekers, which it bought last month. There are still 54 days to go and …
Read25th August: ECHO Klassik winners, Friedrich Doležal dies, hip-hop Alice in Wonderland opera
Tuesday 25th August '15
Classical News In today's news, the winners of ECHO Klassik are announced, Friedrich Doležal has died and reimagining Alice in Wonderland as a hip-hop opera. Classical Music MagazineECHO Klassik Prizewinners AnnouncedThe winners of this year’s ECHO Klassik awards …
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