23rd August: Soprano Storms Salzburg, Spotify launches in Thailand
Wednesday 23rd August '17
In today's news: Soprano Anna Netrebko Storms Salzburg Classical Music’s Summit, and Spotify launches in Thailand. Russian opera director Serebrennikow has been arrested, classical music festivals are in high demand, and Italy to pay tribute to earthquake …
Read19th February: Vanessa Mae finishes last in Sochi slalom, Top 40 begins to include streaming and man accused of Milwaukee strad theft pleads not guilty
Wednesday 19th February '14
Classic FM Vanessa Mae finishes last in giant slalom at Winter Olympics Violinist Vanessa Mae has finished in last in the women's giant slalom final in the Sochi Winter Olympics. Though she is a British national, Mae was competing for …
Read20th January: Claudio Abbado has died, teacher defrauds children with fake piano exams & Vanessa Mae to ski in the Winter Olympics
Monday 20th January '14
Guardian Claudio Abbado dies aged 80 Claudio Abbado, one of the most acclaimed conductors of our age, has died aged 80. The Italian conductor has been in ill health for several months and has not conducted in …
Read13th November: Sir John Tavener dies, changes at Schott music publishers & first music teacher of the year awards
Wednesday 13th November '13
BBC News Elephant orchestra: Can animals make real music? According to its creators, this elephant ensemble in Thailand demonstrates that animals can make real music. Independent Sir John Tavener dies age 69 Tributes paid to the composer who pioneered 'new' …
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