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15th March: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music played in McDonalds, Compositions for dogs

Thursday 15th March '18

In today's news: Opera North launches Orchestra Academy, Classical Music is played in McDonalds to reduce crime, Opera is used to change perception of films, Ian Jackson composes for dogs, Fyfe and Iskra Strings release …

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3rd March: Simon Rattle appointed to the LSO, why male domination of classical music may be coming to an end, WHO recommends reducing music listening to an hour a day

Tuesday 3rd March '15

Classical News The Times Sir Simon Rattle finally confirmed for London Symphony Orchestra After one of the most extended courtship rituals in the history of music Sir Simon Rattle was confirmed today as the next music director of …

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30th May: Igor Stravinsky, David Afkham and UK’s singing festival

Thursday 30th May '13

The Guardian How Stravinsky's Rite of Spring has shaped 100 years of music Piece first performed in Paris exactly 100 years ago emblematic of era of great scientific, artistic and intellectual ferment.   The Spectator Music: the German love affair …

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13th September: Google, Poodles and Purple Fiddles

Thursday 13th September '12

News Medical (found on Musical Chairs) Classical music could ease the ‘dog’s life’ of kennels Playing classical music to dogs housed in kennels on either a temporary or permanent basis results in them spending more time sleeping, …

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