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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 Orchestra The 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 …

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11th September: BBC Radio 3 strengthens neo-classical, early and jazz coverage, BBC National Orchestra of Wales appoints new conductor, Dvořáks ›Rusalka‹ konzertant zum Saisonauftakt des DSO, Une mise en bouche des célébrations Beethoven à Berlin

Wednesday 11th September '19

BBC Radio 3 strengthens neo-classical, early and jazz coverage A strong focus on neo-classical, early and jazz music will be among the additions to BBC Radio 3’s programming this autumn. The autumn schedule will contain four …

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8th May: ISM releases report on Brexit impact, Oxford Lieder Festival 2019 lineup, and a new format for Lucerne Festival

Wednesday 8th May '19

ISM releases fourth report on the impact of Brexit on musicians The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has published its fourth report into the effects of Brexit on the music profession. Titled Impact of Brexit on Musicians, …

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9th May: Jesuit music found in jungle, hidden compositions revealed in painting, possible Liszt Opera premiere

Wednesday 9th May '18

In today's news: Baroque manuscripts found in South American village, mystery of composer Robert Ramsey portrayed in 17th century painting, Iain Grandage announced as Perth Festival’s new Artistic Director, 70th anniversary of RIAS Chamber Choir, …

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12th April: Royal Philharmonic featured in Playstation, pop critic defends the Arts Council, and why GEMA is under critique

Thursday 12th April '18

In today's news: Orchestral music reaches new audiences through video games, BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates 90 years, Washington Performing Arts CEO is Pushing DC’s classical music scene forward, performance of "Edward W. Said Days" …

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11th November: UK Music Sector growth, Yabuta wins Geneva Competition & conductor makes history in Kabul

Wednesday 11th November '15

Classical News In today's news, a 17 year-old female conductor breaks down barriers in Afghanistan, and Harpist Catrin Finch describes how a Welsh settlement in Patagonia survives through music. Also, the UK music sector shows rapid growth, …

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October 23rd: Prodigy suicides, Gender Pay Gap & First Lady of China visits RCM

Friday 23rd October '15

Classical News In today's news, Arts Professional reveals a stark gender pay gap in arts salaries and Classic FM reports that '1 in 10 violin prodigies attempt suicide'. Also, First Lady of China visited the Royal …

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15th May: Former ROH boss speaks out against new trends in opera, Colorado Symphony cannabis concerts to go on by invitation only & Classical:NEXT conference

Thursday 15th May '14

The Telegraph Opera being ruined by 'useless quest for novelty', says former Royal Opera House boss Sir John Tooley, former general director of the Royal Opera House, says classics are being ruined by directors trying to do …

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13th May: Ukraine protesters disrupt LSO concert and new appointments at the National Orchestra of Wales and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Tuesday 13th May '14

Classic FM Ukraine protesters disrupt London Symphony Orchestra concert The London Symphony Orchestra's open air concert in Trafalgar Square last night was interrupted by protesters who were making a stand against conductor Valery Gergiev's support of Russian …

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21st October: Beethoven charity race, music back into China, and a close watch on music streaming

Monday 21st October '13

Gramophone Jonathan Manners named chief executive of Academy of Ancient Music Jonathan Manners replaces Michael Garvey, who leaves to become director of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in December Classic FM Online Runners encouraged to 'Beat Beethoven' in …

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