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3rd February: China’s music habits, Garsington Opera 2016 & PRS/PPL venture

Wednesday 3rd February '16

Classical News In today's news, PRS for Music and PPL announce joint venture and China's music listening habits are revealed. Also, Classic FM boss tells Radio 3 boss to stop 'aping' his station and Classical Music …

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21st 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 …

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6th August: Telegraph praises Munich Opera Festival, BBC Music uncovers forgotten piano pieces & Gimeno talks about time with Abbado

Wednesday 6th August '14

Classical News The Guardian Symphony guide: Beethoven's Third ('Eroica') The story of the dedication of Beethoven’s Third is the stuff of symphonic legend. Whatever the truth, the victory at the end of the piece doesn’t just stand for …

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14th April: Humour in classical music, higher standards for music GCSEs and ENO appoints new executive director

Monday 14th April '14

The Telegraph Classical music, funny? Surely you're joking... Ivan Hewett explains how classical music often contains more wit and humour than we give it credit for. The Guardian The story behind the posthumous premiere of Górecki's Fourth Symphony Henryk Górecki's …

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8th April: New Warner Classics president & professionals can’t tell the difference between a Stradivarius & a modern violin

Tuesday 8th April '14

Classical Music Magazine Alain Lanceron named president of Warner Classics & Erato Alain Lanceron has been confirmed as president of Warner Classics and Erato following Warner Music Group’s purchase of EMI and Virgin Classics’ catalogues and recording …

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Industry Idol – Sam Jackson

Wednesday 16th February '11

Sam Jackson is an executive producer at Classic FM. We spoke to him to find out what skills he thinks are needed to succeed in the music industry...What are the first, most important steps a …

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