24th August: a 100-year-old organ played in the trenches, new Edinburgh concert hall design revealed
Friday 24th August '18
In today's news: a 100-year-old organ which was played in the trenches of the First World War. Sir Antonio Pappano records Bernstein for centenary year. Why you should absolutely be studying music beyond GCSE, a …
ReadAugust 23rd: Liszt’s lost opera: ‘beautiful’ work finally brought to life after 170 years, For all Bach fans, Yo-Yo Ma can now be yours to command as the latest add-on to Alexa
Thursday 23rd August '18
In today's news: Liszt’s lost opera: 'beautiful' work finally brought to life after 170 years. Robert Trevino named Malmö Symphony's Chief Conductor. Deutsche Grammophon's president talks about their new partnership with Apple Music. For all …
Read22nd August: Weapon found inside a flute at Munich airport, The russian Polina Semionova was voted the ballerina of the year
Wednesday 22nd August '18
In today’s news: Weapon found inside a flute at Munich airport. The disabled musicians coming to the proms. Watch this awesome 5-year-old play Chopin's Minute Waltz like it's nbd. Warner Music Group letter reveals Spotify windfall terms …
Read21st August: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. First opera short film in Virtual Reality
Tuesday 21st August '18
In today's news: ‘Funding crisis’ poses serious threat to A-level music and languages. 'He is a true pioneer and visionary': Sony/ATV and Stellar Songs sign Octavian. An antique machine plays THREE violins at once and …
Read20th Aug: Aretha’s Operatic Triumph: The Week in Classical Music, European composer prize awarded to Agata Zubel
Monday 20th August '18
In today's news: BCMG composing competition winners named. Aretha’s Operatic Triumph: The Week in Classical Music. On TV, Bernstein Opened A Gateway To Classical Music For Young And New Audiences. Home listening: the musical fallout from …
Read16th August: musicians honoured at Welsh guild ceremony, musicians come together at the Tubax Festival
Thursday 16th August '18
In today's news: India's Carnatic musicians threatened over Christian hymns. Musicians honoured at Welsh Music Guild ceremony. 9 well-known left-handed classical musicians - how do they play backwards?! Madonna at 60: a colourful career in pictures. …
Read15th August: Cultural practitioners invited to apply for SEAΔ programme, Gábor Káli wins the Young Conductors Award in Salzburg
Wednesday 15th August '18
In today's news: Cultural practitioners invited to apply for SEAΔ programme. Estonian Festival Orchestra/Järvi review – Pärt grips but Buniatishvili disappoints. Aled Jones to wing walk for Global’s Make Some Noise. Strings attached: how a …
ReadClassical News: 14th August: Performers of Edinburgh finale revealed, How a young generation of opera lovers uses social media
Tuesday 14th August '18
In today’s news: Ticketmaster shutters secondary ticketing sites Get Me In! and Seatwave. Nominate for the 2019 Music Teacher Awards for Excellence. Performers of Edinburgh finale revealed. New releases: James Horner - The Classics, Chouchane Siranossian …
Read9th August: Stolen violin worth $250,000 sold to pawn shop for just $50 in Boston, What classical festivals can learn about climate friendliness from the pop world.
Thursday 9th August '18
In today's news: Stolen violin sold to pawn shop in Boston. Grammy Award-winning conductor jailed for abusing choirboy. First virtual reality prom announced. Bringing classical music festival to Barbados. What classical festivals can learn about climate …
Read8th August: This 10 year old Australian violin prodigy is so good you might cry. Steinway & Sons to be sold to Chinese investors?
Wednesday 8th August '18
In today's news: 10 year old Australian violin prodigy is so good you might cry. Stolen Violin Alert. The ‘Mozart effect’: Does listening to classical music make you smarter? Estonian young classical musician of the year …
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