21st May: New Culture Commissioner and recovery taskforce, ‘the arts needs urgent cash not a tardy ‘cultural renewal taskforce’’, Concerts to resume in Italy, American Arts Organizations Stand to Lose $6.8 Billion
Thursday 21st May '20
Government announces new Culture Commissioner and recovery taskforce (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferms) The government have appointed Neil Mendoza as Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal, with a taskforce also set up to advise on how UK culture …
Read9th February: Classic FM celebrates audience increase, Sergei Dogadin wins Singapore International Violin Competition, North Korean orchestra plays concert in South Korea
Friday 9th February '18
In today's news: Welsh National Opera and Southbank Sinfonia reveal their 2018/19 seasons, Blockchain ticketing platform launches to end touting and Shanghai Isaac Stern Competition announces record number of applicants. Also, the German Cultural Council is …
Read20th October: Complete Karajan on 365 Discs, St John’s Smith Square Christmas Festival and the power of the human voice.
Friday 20th October '17
In today's classical news: The RSNO announces its Composer Hub Intake, A take on sexism in the musical world, the St. John's Smith Square Christmas Festival and a celebration of Opera The Konzerthausorchester Berlin wins …
Read1st September: Simpsons composer fired, Proms should stop ticket scandal
Friday 1st September '17
In today's news: The Proms should stop ticket scandal, András Schiff talks about how ‘music should be an integral part of our lives,’ and Radio 3 launches Breakfast Carol Competition 2017. Opera about love story …
Read8th January: Stradivarius left on train, BBC chorus director fired & Uchida joins forces with MCO
Friday 8th January '16
Classical News In today's news, Janine Jansen discusses the Brahms Violin Concerto with her collaborator Antonio Pappano for Gramophone and Mitsuko Uchida joins forces with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Also, the BBC Symphony Chorus director is fired and …
Read16th October: Bocelli interview, Music in other cultures & RCM development
Friday 16th October '15
Classical News In today's news, the arts world is being love-blitzed by government ministers, and The Arts Desks discusses music in other cultures. Also, the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award 2016 is launched, and interviews with Andrea Bocelli …
Read9th October: Berlin opera weekend, Ticciati appointment & Brassed Off comeback
Friday 9th October '15
Classical News In today's news, Berlin's three opera houses celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, and Brassed Off avoids closure again. Also, Robin Ticciati is appointed music director of the DSO Berlin, …
Read4th September: why musicians should fear Spotify, LMP to donate concert profits to Royal British Legion, and Max Richter’s SLEEP to premiere on BBC Radio 3
Friday 4th September '15
Classical News In today's news Ivan Hewett discusses the real reason why musicians should fear Spotify, and Richard Morrison looks at Hull's reign as UK city of culture. Also, Classic FM look back at the Queen's …
Read21st August: fresh ideas for Edinburgh Festival, Pullman in favour of music education, tips for performing from memory
Friday 21st August '15
Classical News In today's news, The Edinburgh Festival must look to Manchester for fresh ideas, Philip Pullman speaks up in favour of music education and 7 tips for performing from memory from The Strad. The Times Richard Morrison: ‘The Edinburgh …
Read10th of August: Austin Huntington by the Indianapolis Symphony, 80th birthday of composer Giya Kancheli, Successful open air festival in Mecklenburg Vorpommern
Monday 10th August '15
Classical news In today's news, The Strad announces Austin Huntington as the new principal cellist at the Indianapolis Symphony, and Classic FM reports on a huge retro NES console that turns into a piano. Also, composer …
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