March 12th – March 18th: Britain’s Big Platinum Performance , Funding for German Orchestras, France’s Music Market, LA Opera and Hamburg Ballet Join Forces
Friday 18th March '22
Classic FM Opens Britain's Big Platinum Performance Competition Classical music radio station Classic FM will work with UK leisure-time music organisation Making Music this year to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the Britain's Big Platinum Performance competition. Professional recordings of …
ReadVerbier Festival announces Mainstage programme for 2022
Thursday 9th December '21
The 29th edition of the Festival features a host of classical music legends returning to the Swiss Alps alongside future talent. Approaching its 30th anniversary in 2023 and affirming its position in the topflight of the …
Read20th May: Deutsche Grammophon launches streaming service, Isata Kanneh-Mason performs with LMM, Dresden Philharmonic starts 1:1 CONCERTS, Sanitary recommendations for Concert Halls, Paul Shelden passes away
Wednesday 20th May '20
Deutsche Grammophon launches a new streaming service today Deutsche Grammophon today launches a new online destination for classical music lovers called Deutsche Gramophone Premium. Drawing on the content and experience of the company’s bonus-content site myDG, …
ReadJoan Valent releases Poetic Logbook II EP
Friday 28th February '20
Joan Valent releases Poetic Logbook II EP WildKat is excited to be working with Mallorcan composer Joan Valent on the release of his newest recording, Poetic Logbook II, a companion to Poetic Logbook which was released …
Read1st February: Royal Opera House leads shortlist for International Opera Awards, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla signs to Deutsche Grammophon
Friday 1st February '19
Royal Opera House leads shortlist for International Opera Awards The International Opera Awards has announced the finalists for its 2019 awards. The annual event celebrates achievements in opera around the world, recognising excellence in categories including …
ReadAugust 23rd: Liszt’s lost opera: ‘beautiful’ work finally brought to life after 170 years, For all Bach fans, Yo-Yo Ma can now be yours to command as the latest add-on to Alexa
Thursday 23rd August '18
In today's news: Liszt’s lost opera: 'beautiful' work finally brought to life after 170 years. Robert Trevino named Malmö Symphony's Chief Conductor. Deutsche Grammophon's president talks about their new partnership with Apple Music. For all …
Read23rd July: How to “Prom”, is clapping acceptable in classical music?
Monday 23rd July '18
In today's news: Should people clap between movements, and does it matter? Sergei Babayan signed to Deutsche Grammophon, and top tips for attending the Proms. Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele sees audience numbers increase. Women in the history …
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 …
Read8th June: Lost John Coltrane album discovered, composer Thea Musgrave is awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music
Friday 8th June '18
In today’s news: Lost John Coltrane recording from 1963 to be released, Scottish composer is awarded with Queen’s Medal for Music, the Mayor of London has created a map of the music facilities across London, Shanghai …
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 …
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