Why amateur music making deserves the UNESCO award
Thursday 15th June '17
On the 29th May, Minister of State Monika Grütters, Minister for Education Martina Münch and Vice president of the German UNESCO committee Prof. Christoph Wulf submitted a certificate for 34 different kinds of cultural heritage …
Read14th June: Shift K3y announces classical collaboration, visions of Tavener, Barenboim visits the West Bank.
Wednesday 14th June '17
In today's news: Gustavo Gimeno records two new CDs, electronica and Mozart unite for BoxPark concert, Steven Isserlis talks music and death, Barenboim visits the West Bank to help young musicians. Live Music Now announce …
ReadUnsere Open Sessions in Berlin!
Friday 9th June '17
Der Sommer beginnt und tausende Festivals und Open Air Konzerte schießen aus dem Boden. In Zeiten der jedem zugänglichen Social-Media-Plattformen ist es nicht immer leicht, sich von anderen Künstlern abzusetzen und das Interesse für seine …
ReadRacoons and Cultural Diplomacy at the Cliburn
Wednesday 7th June '17
Following a wonderful party at Fort Worth Zoo yesterday evening (including appearances from flamingos, baby racoons, and a skunk), first on the menu this morning was a fascinating symposium on Cultural Diplomacy. After Stuart Isacoff’s …
Read7th June: Festival of Ancient Music in Regensburg & Ryusuke Numajiri receives Japanese honorary award
Wednesday 7th June '17
In today's news: Festival of Ancient Music in Regensburg, and Japanese honorary award for principal conductor Ryusuke Numajiri. Record sales for the San Diego Symphony, and United Airlines staff 'wrestled' violin from musician. The BBC …
ReadThe Cliburn: The Final Six
Tuesday 6th June '17
Last night in Fort Worth, Texas, six pianists were chosen to progress to the final round of the Fifteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. They are as follows: Kenneth Broberg, United States, 23 Rachel Cheung, Hong Kong, 25 Yury Favorin, Russia, …
Read6th June: the real-life story behind ENO’s ‘Yardbird’, communities unite through classical music, and HomePod speaker unveiled
Tuesday 6th June '17
In today's news: Yukata Sado conducts DSO, and Dresdner Symphoniker play at the mexican side of the wall between the USA and Mexico. Mendelssohn and the Protestant Reformation at the centre of Music Festival Speyer, …
Read5th June: Emotional moments from One Love Manchester concert, Mozart piano concertos begin at The Cliburn, and Sgt Pepper back in the charts
Monday 5th June '17
In today's news many comment on the emotional One Love Manchester concert that took place last night, two weeks after the terror attack at Ariana Grande's concert. The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band …
Read2nd June: The Leeds Piano Festival and obituaries for Jiri Belohlavek
Friday 2nd June '17
In today's Classical News, The Leeds announces a piano festival, Classic FM try out the Philharmonia Orchestra's new VR toy, and a music teacher arranges Ariana Grande in the wake of the Manchester attack. Plus …
Read1st June: Jiri Belohlavek died aged 71, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints
Thursday 1st June '17
In today's Classical News, Brindley Sherratt gives advice to a younger generation of singers, Birmingham Conservatoire appoints international chair in cello, and YCAT announces two new artists. Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek has died aged 71, and …
Read30th May: Female Classical musicians in the spotlight and Blomstedt on fine form as he approaches milestone birthday
Tuesday 30th May '17
In today's news: a new building for the Frankfurt Theatre is becoming more probable, and Sufi mystic meets Parisian colours at the Konzerthaus Berlin. Ludwig Güttler receives Saxonian medal, and Nicola Benedetti is the Queen's Medal …
Read29th May: Scottish Ensemble presents 2017/18 season & Alexander Liebreich signs contract with Strauss Festival
Monday 29th May '17
In today's news: Scottish Ensemble presents 2017/18 season, and country house operas battle for audiences. Alexander Liebreich signs contract with Strauss Festival, and annual meeting of principals and chancellors of German music schools. Rhinegold Scottish Ensemble unveils …
ReadWatch the 15th Cliburn Competition live with Medici.tv: May 25 – June 10 2017
Friday 26th May '17
Today there is a wide range of choices of online channels on which to watch concerts from locations all around the world. Examples include channels specialising in classical music like medici.tv, channels offering both classical …
Read26th May: Stradivarius printed with 3D printer & Bavarian National Orchestra awarded Orchestra of the year
Friday 26th May '17
In today's news: trial about Berlin Academy of Arts without resolution, and the Bavarian National Orchestra is being awarded Orchestra of the year. A Stradivarius has been printed my 3D printer, and Janna Hmyes becomes …
Read25th May: Steven Isserlis receives Glashütte Original Music Festival Award, and Cincinnati World Piano Competition closes
Thursday 25th May '17
In today's Classical News, Steven Isserlis donates his Glashütte prize money, and the Cincinnati World Piano Competition will close after 60 years. Thierry Fischer extends his contract with the Utah Symphony, and Kevin Zhu becomes …
Read24th May: security improvement of big events & Van Cliburn Piano Competition live stream
Wednesday 24th May '17
In today's news: why Manchester will never stop celebrating its music, and Voices Now Festival returns for 2017 with Mara Carlyle and Mc Zani. How to improve the security of big events, and the Potsdam Sanssouci Music …
Read22nd May: Händel festival Göttingen & new principal conductor at the Jena Philharmonic
Monday 22nd May '17
In today's news: the English Concert is to become associate orchestra at Buxton International Festival, and Mozart Festival runs at Würzburg from June 2nd to July 2nd. Simon Gaudenz becomes new principal conductor at the …
Read19th May: this year’s German classical music festivals & Brahms-Preis for Herbert Blomstedt
Friday 19th May '17
In today's news: Finnish National Opera and Ballet appoints Gita Kadambi as general director, and Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja wins Swiss Music Prize. This year's German classical music festivals, and Inkinen becomes new principal conductor of the …
Read17th May: the effects of music on our body & winner of the Rheinsberg composition award
Wednesday 17th May '17
In today’s news: How music influences our body chemistry, and the Cumnock Tryst programme 2017 is announced. Roy Budd's original version of the Phantom of the Opera. Marina Khorkova receives Berlin-Rheinsberg compositions award, and Axel Kober …
ReadWe’re recruiting an Intern at WildKat PR
Tuesday 16th May '17
We are looking for an Intern to join WildKat PR in London for a month, starting as soon as possible. Do you think you would be suitable for this position? Have a read through our job description below. WildKat …
ReadCincinnati Symphony Orchestra announce full European tour schedule for summer 2017
Monday 15th May '17
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced further details of their August/September 2017 tour taking place on mainland Europe and the UK. The orchestra is embarking on an extensive summer programme, following on from a successful tour in Hong Kong and …
Read10th May: Nike Wagner won’t lead the Bayreuther Festspiele & Jonas Kaufmann sings Othello for the first time
Wednesday 10th May '17
In today's news: a Wagner production in the spotlight of RPS Awards, Johnny Depp's likeness with an old Chinese legend and a Classical Music Award for a 'raving' orchestra. Nicolas Collon becomes first guest conductor …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Kimiko Ishizaka back!
Monday 8th May '17
We’re delighted to be working with Kimiko again. This campaign will see us supporting her exciting new Kickstarter project, which will finance her recording of J.S. Bach's Die Kunst der Fuge. Kimiko is not new to …
Read8th May: Komische Oper Berlin gets new principal conductor & National Symphony Orchestra records vinyl album
Monday 8th May '17
In today's news: Philharmonia app for PlayStation, Lichfiel Garrick has a classical twist, and Beatles manager get honoured by tribute. Ainars Rubikis becomes the new principal conductor of the Komische Oper Berlin, and Karel Mark …
Read3rd May: 200th anniversary of University of music and theatre Vienna & Woodstock Chamber Orchestra pics conductor
Wednesday 3rd May '17
In today's news: a new musical based on the The Pogues music, and how sounds a 3D printed violin? 200th anniversary of the University of music and theatre Vienna and Woodstock Chamber Orchestra selects Jonathan …
ReadCincinnati Symphony Orchestra announce BBC Proms 2017 concert
Thursday 20th April '17
We are delighted to announce that the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 27th August as part of the 2017 BBC Proms programme. Led by Musical Director Louis Langrée, the …
ReadBBC Music Magazine Awards: Success for Accentus!
Thursday 20th April '17
Last night, Kat, Olivia, James and Eliza attended the BBC Music Magazine Awards at Kings Place in London. After a couple of glasses of fizz, we began the awards ceremony. Oliver Condy, Editor of BBC Music …
Read11 Dinge, die ich während meines Praktikums bei WildKat gelernt habe
Thursday 20th April '17
Mein Praktikum bei WildKat neigt sich dem Ende zu: Nach nur 2 Monaten muss ich die Agentur schweren Herzens wieder verlassen, denn die Semesterferien sind vorbei. Ab nächster Woche heißt es wieder büffeln und vor …
ReadWas für ein Theater!
Thursday 13th April '17
Was für ein Theater! Wenn man durch die Straßen Londons läuft, fällt schnell auf, dass die Londoner sehr kulturinteressiert sind, denn an jeder zweiten Ecke werden Musicals aufgeführt und auch Straßenkünstler sind überall zu sehen. …
ReadWildKat welcome back the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for their 2017 European tour
Tuesday 11th April '17
"We are delighted to welcome back the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for their European tour in the summer of 2017, having executed a successful creative PR campaign for the release of ‘Concertos for Orchestra’. The CSO is an incredibly …
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