30th November: Uncertainty over concertmaster’s resignation, Saxony music schools to open, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2021 plans unveil
Monday 30th November '20
Uncertainty ensues over concertmaster’s apparent resignation When Reiko Niiya, concertmaster of the Southwest Florida Symphony, sent an email with the subject line ‘My resignation’ to friends, two symphony board members and the symphony’s company email address …
Read24th March: ENO’s crisis, U.S. streaming market & fund infusion for Canada Council for the Arts
Thursday 24th March '16
Classical News In today’s news, the Telegraph discusses Mark Wigglesworth's resignation as ENO's music director and the future of the organisation. Also, streaming to be the U.S. music industry’s single largest revenue-generator, the Canada Council for …
Read31st January: The debate on classical continues, Mozart vs Salieri, and Dave Mustaine to perform with San Diego Symphony
Friday 31st January '14
Classic FM Online Megadeth's Dave Mustaine to be guest soloist with San Diego Symphony The guitarist with heavy metal band Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, will take centre stage in a concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Eric Whitacre …
Read25th January – Sergei Polunin, Hollywood Bowl 2012 and music’s holistic powers
Wednesday 25th January '12
Gramophone Obituary: Dilys Elwyn-Edwards, Composer. Born August 19th, 1918, died January 13th, 2012. Warner And Hrusa Quit Royal Danish Opera. Artistic director steps down; conductor withdraws. The Mezzo Rita Gorr Has Died Aged 85. Born February 18th, 1926, died January 22nd, …
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