22nd May: Santtu-Matias Rouvali named Philharmonia principal conductor, Marcus Farnsworth to lead vocal department at Chetham’s, and digitalisation of Wagner manuscripts
Wednesday 22nd May '19
Santtu-Matias Rouvali named for Philharmonia top job and extends Gothenburg role The Philharmonia Orchestra has named its Principal Guest Conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, the 33-year-old Finnish Chief Conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony and Tampere Philharmonic orchestras, as …
Read9th June: Introducing Apple Music, new Sky Arts channel launches today and Verdi can lower blood pressure
Tuesday 9th June '15
Classical News In today's news Apple has introduced its new music service, promising that 'it will change the way you experience music forever'. Sky also launches its new Sky Arts channel today, starting this evening with …
Read30th September: Parents think classical music is ‘elitist’, Lindsey Stirling to join Andrea Bocelli UK tour and Atlanta Symphony president resigns.
Tuesday 30th September '14
Telegraph Parents think classical music is 'elitist' and only listen to pop These days it is children who introduce classical music to their parents, says former Royal Harpist Catrin Finch Daniel Harding: conductor on a mission to revive …
Read27th March: Vanska returns, Roth new Music Director in Cologne, Lang Lang’s app competition
Thursday 27th March '14
The Guardian BBC promises 'strongest commitment to the arts in a generation' New season will see extra £3m spent on productions of Shakespeare and live broadcasts from Glyndebourne and Hay. BBC Music Magazine Chetham’s School of Music announces plans …
Read21st February: Cardiff Singer Awards, Harlem Carmen Star and Star Wars Score
Thursday 21st February '13
Classic FM John Williams to score new Star Wars movies? John Williams has commented on the likelihood of him returning to write the film scores for the new Star Wars sequels. Benjamin Grosvenor nominated for arts breakthrough award Representing the …
Read29th October: Soundtrack for The Shard, Iran Ensemble Abolished, and the Waltz: the New Dance Craze?
Monday 29th October '12
Gramophone 2012 British Composer Awards shortlist revealed Winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on December 3 London Symphony Orchestra record music for The Shard The London Symphony Orchestra have recorded an exciting soundtrack to entertain visitors …
Read16th October: Villazón records Verdi, Violin Competitions, and Vexed Musicians Vote to Strike
Tuesday 16th October '12
Gramophone Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition awards two First Prizes Alexandra Conunova-Dumortier and Dami Kim each receive €50,000 and a Naxos CD recording Villazón records Verdi arias for DG Verdi year begins – watch footage from the session Classic FM Neil …
Read29th Mar: Clapping, clubbing and funding cuts
Thursday 29th March '12
Evening Standard Cultured Clubbing New opera and contemporary classical music are becoming the sounds of choice for London’s clubbers Gramophone Joining Hands Applause is an essential part of the concert experience Genesis Foundation Announces New £25,000 Award Recognising mentors of young artistic …
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