3rd October: Tributes to Sir Neville Marriner & Strikes of Several Orchestras in the U.S.
Monday 3rd October '16
Classical News In today's news, read about the great British conductor and violinist, Sir Neville Marriner, who passed away at the age of 92 yesterday. Also, read about the strikes of several orchestras in the U.S. …
Read18th September: Frédéric Chopin’s heart shows signs of TB, Gramophone Award winners and the BBC unveils trailer for Ten Pieces
Thursday 18th September '14
Guardian Frédéric Chopin's heart shows signs of TB, say Polish experts Findings appear in line with composer's 1849 death certificate which says he died from tuberculosis in Paris Telegraph Daniel Barenboim interview: Why I'm proud of my orchestra Conductor Daniel …
ReadRachmaninov manuscript goes under the hammer, James Levine beats paralysis, and Handel’s gift to the poor of London
Thursday 17th April '14
The Guardian Sergei Rachmaninov symphony manuscript to go under the hammer Sotheby's estimates 320-page document detailing composer's second symphony will fetch up to £1.5m at auction in May The Telegraph James Levine: 'I doubted I'd ever make it back' America's …
Read3rd April: the world of Anton Bruckner, Sir Neville Marriner at 90 & the new Orchestival 2014
Thursday 3rd April '14
The Guardian Sex, death and dissonance: the strange, obsessive world of Anton Bruckner There's no doubt Anton Bruckner was an oddball, a man with an unhealthy interest in dead bodies and teenage girls. But the composer's obsessions …
ReadClassical Music News – Festival Hall, Beethoven, Los Angeles Opera
Tuesday 8th November '11
Every day the WildKat team scan the newspapers and blogs online to bring you a digested list of the day’s classical music. The Times (£) I, Culture Orchestra at the Festivial Hall What’s the next best thing to …
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