3rd March: Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Adam Fischer stays with Düsseldorfer Symphoniker and where are the female composers
Tuesday 3rd March '20
Guildhall School of Music and Drama closes over coronavirus case The prestigious music college in the City of London has been shut down “as a precautionary measure” after a teacher tested positive for COVID19. Guildhall School …
Read15th May: ROH admits one female conductor of 19 is ‘not acceptable ratio’, BBC Phil launches new app for concert-goers and Etienne Perruchon dies aged 61
Wednesday 15th May '19
One female conductor 'not acceptable ratio', admits Royal Opera House The Royal Opera House has acknowledged that it is not acceptable to have only one female conductor on its main stage in its next season and vowed it …
Read29th February: Cologne Opera, Semperoper’s image & Oscar for Morricone
Monday 29th February '16
Classical News In today's news, Tagesspiegel reports on the scandal at Cologne's Opera House, Semperoper may suffer due to Pegida manifestations and ENO Chorus votes in favour of industrial action. Also, Ennio Morricone wins Oscar for …
Read6th January: Menuhin competition shortlist, UK music consumption up 4% & arts in schools threatened
Wednesday 6th January '16
Classical News In today's news, a report reveals that UK music consumption increased by 4% in 2015, the Menuhin Competition shortlist is dominated by females and the BBC Proms Inspire scheme is expanded for 2016. Also, …
Read2nd December: Xian Zhang appointed, Google Cultural Institute & Carnegie Hall Anniversary
Wednesday 2nd December '15
Classical News In today's news, Xian Zhang makes conducting history as the first woman to have titled role at a BBC orchestra, BBC Radio 3 will bring back a slot aimed at youth audience, and an innovative …
Read11th November: UK Music Sector growth, Yabuta wins Geneva Competition & conductor makes history in Kabul
Wednesday 11th November '15
Classical News In today's news, a 17 year-old female conductor breaks down barriers in Afghanistan, and Harpist Catrin Finch describes how a Welsh settlement in Patagonia survives through music. Also, the UK music sector shows rapid growth, …
Read28th October: Hendrix-Handel double act, music icon Cho & Kovacevich interview
Wednesday 28th October '15
Classical News In today's news, soprano Marlis Petersen says goodbye to Lulu, Jimi Hendrix forms double act with Handel at London museum & pianist Seong-Jin Cho is the newest classical music icon in Korea. Also, Stephen …
Read#vlogtober 19th, A Lesser Known Castrato
Monday 19th October '15
Farinelli is perhaps the most well known castrato singer and the new West- End production of Farinelli and the King brings his story back to life for the stage. Between the 17th and early 20th centuries, many …
Read17th September: Female composers ‘no good’, Figaro plot too complex and classical music’s most influential Londoners
Thursday 17th September '15
Classical News In today’s news, The Spectator argues that female composers have been left off the syllabus because they’re no good, and the Evening Standard lists classical music's most influential Londoners in 2015. Also, The Strad …
Read#ClassicalWomen: Ethel Smyth
Wednesday 4th March '15
In the run up to International Women’s Day this Sunday (8th March), WildKat PR are turning the spotlight onto influential and inspiring female figures in classical music, past and present. Today’s focus is on Dame Ethel …
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