26th November: Stephen Cleobury Passes Away, Nuremberg artistic director, Metropolitan Opera’s manager
Tuesday 26th November '19
Sir Stephen Cleobury Passes Away Stephen Cleobury, former music director of King’s College Cambridge, has died aged 70 – just two months after his retirement from the post he had held for 37 years. Few institutions …
Read8th April: Lang Lang celebrates NYC’s musical history, Ailyn Pérez wins award and NYOGB becomes associate orchestra at Southbank Centre
Friday 8th April '16
Classical News In our news today, Lang Lang plans to gather prominent musicians to celebrate New York's musical history, Ailyn Pérez wins this year’s Beverly Sills Artist Award, The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain are to become associate …
Read6th January: Tim Ashley’s opera guide: marital hell, US Department of Transportation finalises law for carrying instruments on board airlines, new European Capital of Culture: Pilsen
Tuesday 6th January '15
Classical News The Guardian Beethoven's heart and Wagner's bowels, and why they don't matter The trend to draw parallels between the specifics of a composer’s possible medical history and the particularities of his music should come - well, …
Read12th March: New York Met on screen, Ulster Orchestra chief quits post & Strauss’ 150th birthday
Wednesday 12th March '14
The Times Why opera is taking lessons from Hollywood Live cinema screenings are saving the New York Met, but does the big screen mean that good looks matter more than the singing? Neil Fisher talks to Peter …
Read2nd January: UK entertainment spending rises, Vivienne Westwood designs for Vienna State Ballet, and New Years Honours List is announced
Thursday 2nd January '14
The Guardian UK entertainment spending rises with surge in film and music streaming Value of film and TV downloads, streams and subscriptions rises to £621m, and number of tracks streamed doubles to 7.4bn The Telegraph Valencia sues opera house …
Read29th Mar: Clapping, clubbing and funding cuts
Thursday 29th March '12
Evening Standard Cultured Clubbing New opera and contemporary classical music are becoming the sounds of choice for London’s clubbers Gramophone Joining Hands Applause is an essential part of the concert experience Genesis Foundation Announces New £25,000 Award Recognising mentors of young artistic …
Read9th December – Vanessa Redgrave, Luca Pisaroni plus the Scrapheap Orchestra
Friday 9th December '11
Wall St. Journal Luca Pisaroni: A Voice Perfect for Playing Kings, Demons and Gods. Luca Pisaroni talks about his role in the MET's first ever 'mash up'. Jessica Duchen's Classical Music Blog RIP Tony Fell (1931-2011). Boosey & Hawkes remembers …
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