24th February: Closing ceremony classical at Sochi, classical music explodes, and Maria von Trapp
Monday 24th February '14
New York Daily News Classical music explodes, both in sales and in expanding boundaries As crossover classical-pop performers like Andrea Bocelli and Lindsey Stirling sell tons of records, established pop, rock and roots musicians like Rufus Wainwright, …
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 …
Read13th January: Lang Lang with Metallica, violinist receives Salomon Prize, and Nicola Benedetti on early career struggles
Monday 13th January '14
Classic FM Online Lang Lang to perform with Metallica at 2014 Grammys Pianist Lang Lang will perform with heavy metal legends Metallica at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, it has been announced ITV Birmingham based violinist wins prestigious music award A Birmingham …
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