August 28th: ‘Music China’ to promote music and music study in Shanghai, 250 musicians will meet at the 67th International Music Competition of the ARD in Munich this September
Tuesday 28th August '18
In today's news: 'Music China' to promote music and music study in Shanghai. In September 250 musicians will meet at the 67th International Music Competition of the ARD in Munich. St Asaph Cathedral cuts its music team in …
Read13th 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 …
Read22nd May: Significance of the Royal Wedding music unveiled, bass-baritone becomes hero of Dallas orchestra
Tuesday 22nd May '18
In today's news: Further success for the performers of the Royal Wedding, Kyle Albertson flies cross-state 6 hours before show to save the Dallas Symphony, a study of Stradivarius violins revealed voice-like acoustics, Antonio Mendez appointed …
Read30th April: Mood in Music, the launching of Deutsche Grammophon+, Herbert Blomstedt receives ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award
Monday 30th April '18
In today's news: Ben Chaplin reflects on Mood Music, classical music used to calm conflict between Muslim and Buddhist communities in Thailand, General Music Director Evan Christ is put on probation for the duration of the …
Read27th April: ISM reports discrimination figures, PRS Foundation honoured at awards, how Brexit might change touring
Friday 27th April '18
In today's news: ISM releases report detailing high levels of discrimination in the music industry, PRS Foundation honoured at annual Music Week awards in London, UMG recruits Spotify EVP, and how Brexit might change touring …
Read10th April: Arts Council allocates money to classical music, Mark-Anthony Turnage quits opera, and Suadi Arabia and France strike arts deal
Tuesday 10th April '18
In today's news: Opera receives large sums from Arts Council, Mark-Anthony Turnage quits opera, streaming services considered going public, Sir Andrew Davis to step down from Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, winners of "Deutscher Pianistenpreis" are announced …
Read27th March: Philadelphia Orchestra announces new leader Matías Tarnopolsky, Bill Murray is bringing his classical music show to UK and Catholic Church (Germany) quits GEMA-contract.
Tuesday 27th March '18
In today's news: Bill Murray is bringing his classical music shows to the UK, Decca's Rebecca Allen on the Classic BRITs comeback, Ruth Mackenzie named chair of Arts Council England's London area council, Philadelphia Orchestra …
Read7th July: Anthony Roth Costanzo presents Handel Rarity in new York, French composer Pierre Henry died at age 89
Friday 7th July '17
In today’s news: A concert in memory of composer Michael Hirsch at the Deutsche Oper, the lasts secrets of Maria Callas to be revealed in Paris, West End director warns of targeting a younger audience …
Read6th July: Winners of BBC Proms Inspire Competition announced, musicians at G20 summit
Thursday 6th July '17
In today’s news: Winners of 2017 BBC Proms Inspire Competition announced, and conductor Riccardo Muti to lead joint Italian and Iranian orchestral concerts. Final spurt at the construction site of the Staatsoper Berlin, and musicians …
ReadJuly 4th: Concert for audience with autism, Verdi’s Requiem performance for Grenfell Tower Victims
Tuesday 4th July '17
In today's news: Which pop act might save the political gloom of today, BBC National Orchestra concert for audience with autism, and Investec Opera Holland Park to perform Verdi's Requiem for Grenfell Tower victims. The Guardian Abba …
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