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August 30th: Why is Classic FM so popular with Millennials? Academy Music Group expansion and new Dallas Opera chief

Thursday 30th August '18

Academy Music Group has announced a new lease agreement with Manchester-based live entertainment venue, FWSO has hired Keith Cerny as its next president and CEO. New artists announced for woman and tech festival, and why …

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7th May: Air Studios, JAAK, Pekka Kuusisto, Opera, Guitar Festival and Theatertreffen Berlin.

Monday 7th May '18

In today's news: Air Studios up for sale, How JAAK Is Looking to Solve Music's Metadata Problem Through Blockchain Tech, Pekka Kuusisto to premiere works by Anders Hillborg and Perttu Haapanen this summer, Opera’s quest for optimism: …

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26th April: Echo-Award, New World Symphony and digital future, Festival Europäische Wochen Passau and more.

Thursday 26th April '18

In today's news: Town Hall Symphony announces 2018-19 season, Echo-Award for the best-selling music will be abolished, the New World Symphony Brings Classical Music Into The Digital Future, 2018 Art Music Fund recipients announced and …

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24th April: First Livestream from Sistine Chapel, Eu investigates Apple’s Shazam acquisition, Met Museum reopens music galleries

Tuesday 24th April '18

In today's news: Sixteen and Britten Sinfonia perform for the Pope, The Phantom of the Opera score big at West End Eurovision 2018,  EU to investigate Apple’s purchase of Shazam, Daniel Barenboim returned his Echo-Awards, …

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20th December: Alison Balsom’s argument with British Airways, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker and launch of the new music app Weav

Wednesday 20th December '17

In today's news: Alison Balsom calls British Airways a “greedy disgrace”, Joseph Colaneri denies allegations of sexual misconduct, new startup syncing music to activities launched. Also, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker, Costa Pilavachi joins RSNO board …

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15th September: “Echo” Award for Christoph Spering, Peter Leathem on PPL/PRS

Friday 15th September '17

In today's news: Sir Simon Rattle has made his debut as Music Director in London, how musicians have tackled the refugee crisis, and Peter Leathem discusses PPL/PRS. Christoph Spering receives "Echo" Award, music journalist Eleonore …

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11th October: 2016 ECHO Klassik Awards, Pentatone’s new VP & Marriott Classical Music Festival

Tuesday 11th October '16

Classical News In today's classical news, Deutsche Phono-Akademie announced its 2016 ECHO Klassik awards. Pentatone, a Dutch music label, appoints new vice president, Renaud Loranger. Also, Marriott Classical Music Festival returns for its third year. The Strad Cellist Sol Gabetta …

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26th May: Deutsche Grammophon partners with iTunes, new dimension for Berkeley Festival & Exhibition and Adrian Jones new director of RSB

Thursday 26th May '16

Classical News In our news today, Deutsche Grammophon is partnering with Apple’s iTunes, Berkeley Festival & Exhibition is adding a new dimension, and it's revealed what Apple Music pays its artists for streaming. Also, Orchestre de …

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20th October: Protest against Met’s Klinghoffer opera, Critics’ Circle Awards 2014, Fight over Bayreuth Festival, new Music Director and Chief Conductor at Prague Philharmonia Emmanuel Villaume

Monday 20th October '14

Classical News The Guardian Rudy Giuliani expected to join protest against Met's Klinghoffer opera New York’s Metropolitan Opera is bracing for its most tumultuous opening in decades on Monday, as protesters get ready to picket The Death of …

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Breath-takingly talented Violinist Leticia Moreno wins the ECHO Rising Star Award

Friday 22nd June '12

The ECHO (European Concert Hall Organisation) has awarded its Rising Star Award to the stunning Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno, for her exuberant talent and tantalising stage presence. The impressive violinist was a protégée of the …

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