18th December: Sexual abuse victims in the music industry are speaking out, Dallas Opera’s general manager resigns, new app for musicians
Monday 18th December '17
In today's news: Victims of sexual harassment in the music industry are speaking out now, patients should be allowed to listen to music during operations, surgeon says; NYO names Chris Riddell as artist in residence. Also, John Reed creates …
Read20th November: Aled Jones and the harassment claim, Cecilia Bartoli and the Sistine Chapel Choir, René Kollo turns 80.
Monday 20th November '17
In today's’ news: Aled Jones and the harassment claim, Cecilia Bartoli becomes the first female singer to record with the Sistine Chapel Choir, Spotify’s UK operation is about to get bigger. A 9-year old is conducting …
Read13th September: RSC Founder Sir Peter Hall dies, Refugee to play Stradivarius at Royal Albert Hall
Wednesday 13th September '17
In today's news: Sir Peter Hall, RSC founder and former National Theatre director, dies aged 86, Meurig Bowen steps down as director of Cheltenham Music Festival, and thanks to Facebook, a refugee violinist will play a Stradivarius …
Read12th September: Music Marathon, NYO Inspire applications open
Tuesday 12th September '17
In today's news: St John's Smith Square announces 12-hour music marathon, applications for NYO Inspire open, and MBW launches inspiring women series, supported by ingrooves music group. Maria José Siri to replace Carmen Giannattasio in "Il trovatore", …
Read7th July: Anthony Roth Costanzo presents Handel Rarity in new York, French composer Pierre Henry died at age 89
Friday 7th July '17
In today’s news: A concert in memory of composer Michael Hirsch at the Deutsche Oper, the lasts secrets of Maria Callas to be revealed in Paris, West End director warns of targeting a younger audience …
Read4th January: Scottish government to boost Edinburgh Festivals’ funding, Philharmonia announces managing director & Jiří Bělohlávek stays maestro of Czech Philharmonic
Wednesday 4th January '17
Classical News In today's classical news, Scottish government will boost Edinburgh Festivals' funding, Philharmonia announces new managing director, and the UK's most talented young musicians are returning to Birmingham. Also, Jiří Bělohlávek remains maestro of Czech …
Read25th November: Radio 3 announces plans for Hull 2017, Katherine Jenkins makes stage debut & ARD plans reforms
Friday 25th November '16
Classical News In today's classical news, Radio 3 announces its plans for Hull City of Culture 2017, National Youth Orchestra announces most diverse intake, and Katherine Jenkins is to make her stage debut. Also, German broadcaster …
Read9th August: Silent orchestra at Times Square, virtual reality & money for diversity in the arts sector
Tuesday 9th August '16
Classical News In our news today, a silent orchestra will perform at Times Square in New York City, orchestras embrace virtual reality & the Arts Council England is awarding a total of £5.3m to 40 organisations …
Read11th March: Adès artistic partner at BSO, Menuhin’s centenary year & RCM Annual Awards
Friday 11th March '16
Classical News In today's news, Yehudi Menuhin's legacy reviewed by Jessica Duchen, Sir Roger Norrington states that London has no great concert hall to rival other major cities around the world and the Philharmonia of New York, will …
Read4th March: Women composers and performers, Abbado’s musical estate to come to Berlin & Aribert Reimann’s 80th birthday
Friday 4th March '16
Classical News In today's news, BBC Music Magazine is looking forward to five performances of women composers and performers to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. Also, the Queen visiting the National Youth Orchestra, the …
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