13th June: Deutsche Grammophon’s 120th anniversary plans, composer Alexis Ffrench on what classical music can learn from hip hop
Wednesday 13th June '18
In today's news: Ivan Hewett on composer Simon Holt, Alexis Ffrench contends that classical music should learn from hip hop, and Deutsche Grammophon unveil 120th anniversary plans. Moreover, the recording of Jonas Kaufmann’s intense Otello debut …
Read18th January : Construction site fiasco at Berlin State Opera, music streaming & Oscar-nomination for Morricone
Monday 18th January '16
In today’s news, Tagesspiegel discusses the construction site fiasco at Berlin State Opera and streaming services are supposed to boost music business. Also, Morricone is nominated for an Oscar, Pavarotti-Villa becomes a meeting place for …
Read8th February – Dial 9 for symphony, 7 for Dickens and 2012 for Thelma
Wednesday 8th February '12
LA Times Meryl Streep Explains How Opera Training Helps Her Vocal Control. Among the many pleasures of Meryl Streep's "Fresh Air" interview that aired Monday on NPR is the actress' discussion of her operatic training during her …
Read“Use well the interval” – Andrew Staples featured in the Daily Telegraph
Tuesday 7th February '12
Tenor Andrew Staples was featured in yesterday's Daily Telegraph discussing his work away from the stage - directing and producing, and his upcoming plans to tour Africa from Nairobi to Cape Town with a travelling …
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