After the Taliban: Music in Afghanistan
Wednesday 16th December '15
The Taliban's acts of cultural vandalism and the war in Afghanistan had a devastating effect on Afghan culture. As well as imprisoning musicians, film makers and artists, they also burned films, CDs books and paintings. …
ReadClassical Music and Cold War
Friday 9th October '15
2015 marks the 25th year since German reunification.Take a look at this video, which discusses the Soviets' commitment to the arts, how music was used and misused for political means & the travel restrictions faced …
Read30th September: Himalayas concert, Alexander Faris obituary & Iestyn Davies on Farinelli
Wednesday 30th September '15
Classical News In today's news, Iestyn Davies discusses the challenges of being Farinelli, and the Royal Northern College of Music launches its first ever four-year BMus in popular music. Also, Coady Green reports on a unique …
ReadOpinion: Frédéric Chaslin and the Israeli Opera
Monday 12th January '15
It was reported today by Pizzicato that French conductor Frédéric Chaslin refused to conduct the Israeli Opera on Saturday after his request to have a moment of commemoration for the victims of the terrorist attacks in …
ReadDaniel Hope’s DVD wins documentary category at the International Classical Music Awards 2014
Monday 20th January '14
It has been announced that Daniel Hope's documentary film Refuge in Music has won the DVD Documentary category at the 2014 International Classical Music Awards.Refuge in Music is a poignant documentary about the Terezin ghetto and includes a moving …
Read17th January: Peter Pan proposes on stage, HMV closes flagship store, and concert for the children of Syria
Friday 17th January '14
New York TimesDetroit Symphony Agrees to New Contract With MusiciansThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which endured a bitter six-month strike a few years ago, settled its latest contract eight months early, orchestra officials announced WednesdayBBC Music MagazineHMV closes flagship …
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