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The City of Derry International Choir Festival unveils a sparkling 2020 online programme in celebration of the art of song

Thursday 24th September '20

The City of Derry International Choir Festival is having an online iteration with a rich virtual programme of performances, events and workshops running from Wednesday 21 October to Sunday 25 October. The online festival is here to help us celebrate …

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29th April: Kurt Weill opera to be heard again after 80 years, Music for Syria aims to raise £90,000 in 90 minutes and Bundesjugendorchester celebrates 50th anniversary

Monday 29th April '19

Kurt Weill opera silenced by Nazis to be heard again after 80 years German composer Kurt Weill is ranked high among the best of the 20th century and his music remains popular outside the classical world, from the …

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12th February: Jess Gillam pens Guardian letter, China International Music Competition announces 22 competitors, Steven Sloane appointed Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday 12th February '19

‘Music is absolutely essential to our existence’: saxophonist Jess Gillam Jess Gillam is one of the most exciting young musicians of today. Last year she became the first ever saxophonist to sign a record deal with …

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16th July: Details of 2019 Carl Nielsen International Competition announced. Festival of Brass underway in County Durham.

Monday 16th July '18

In today's news: Marin Alsop and Antonio Pappano interview: on the BBC Proms' celebration of 100 years of Leonard Bernstein. Details of 2019 Carl Nielsen International Competition announced. Festival of Brass underway in County Durham. …

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31st January: Finalists for 2018 International Opera Awards revealed, Daniel Harding will not renew his contract in Paris, Deutsche Grammophon and IDAGIO announce partnership

Wednesday 31st January '18

In today's news: Philip Glass completes his David Bowie trilogy with Lodger symphony, The finalists for the 2018 International Opera Awards have been announced and The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has backed …

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10th November: Frank Gehry new design plans for YOLA, L.A. Phil announces big plans for centennial season, Chicago Opera Theater former box office manager steals more than $100k

Friday 10th November '17

In today’s news: Frank Gehry's plans for a new home for the L.A. Phil's youth orchestra program, Chicago Opera Theater employee steals more than $100k, L.A Phil's ambitious plans for its 2018/19 season, Berlin State Opera …

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10th January: PRS appoints new chair, BBC Proms launches 2017 Inspire Scheme & Emil and the Detectives’ musical production in Berlin

Tuesday 10th January '17

Classical News In today's classical news, classical music critic, Ivan Hewett, from The Telegraph, is presenting a new series on music's five greatest chords on BBC Radio 4, at 1:45 PM from 9th to 13th January. …

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9th January: ROH collaborates with V&A Museum, Sony Classical released Harnoncourt’s complete recordings & Smith is to step down from WYSO

Monday 9th January '17

Classical Music In today's classical news, Royal Opera House collaborates with V&A Museum on an exhibition examining the creation of seven operas. Rock star Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath turns to choral music, composing a piece …

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Victoria Cappelletti: Differences, difficulties and evolution

Thursday 15th December '16

Account Manager Victoria Cappelletti's views on working as a PR in Paris and London: Differences, difficulties & evolution Over one year ago I moved to London to start working at WildKat PR as an Account Manager. I …

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2nd November: NYOS’s new Artistic Director, BBC 4’s new documentary & Ludovico Einaudi

Wednesday 2nd November '16

Classical News In today's classical news, National Youth Orchestras of Scotland has appointed Nicolas Žekulin as its Chief Executive and Artistic Director. BBC Four has announced the release of a documentary which will explore racial diversity and …

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