David Green to appear on Midweek
Wednesday 12th December '12
This morning, David Green will be appearing on Midweek to discuss his grandfather - Ignatz Waghalter. Waghalter, a German-Polish Jewish composer, was renowned and celebrated during his lifetime for his rich, Romantic works. He was the …
ReadNine Lessons and Carols: Lesson 1
Tuesday 11th December '12
It's Christmas time once again in WildKat land and for this year's Christmas cards, we have put our own spin on the Nine Lessons and Carols. Just in case yours gets lost in the post, everyday …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Daniel Hope to its client roster
Monday 10th December '12
WildKat PR is pleased to announce that we are now working with world-renowned violinist Daniel Hope on his European-based projects. WildKat PR will be managing Daniel Hope’s communications and media strategy across Europe, with a particular …
ReadSilent Opera Launches Their Newest Production
Friday 7th December '12
WildKat PR is excited to announce the launch of Silent Opera’s latest innovative project- a new production of Monteverdi’s ‘L’Orfeo’- but as opera has never been seen before. In this new project, funded by Sky Arts …
ReadWildKat PR remember Mozart on the 211th anniversary of his death, aged just 35
Wednesday 5th December '12
Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood, and by the age of 5 he was already composing and performing (on the piano and the violin) for European royalty. At 17, he was engaged as …
ReadQueen Elisabeth Music Chapel present their Gala Concert
Wednesday 5th December '12
The Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel is pleased to announce a Gala Concert on 17th January 2013, at Brussels’ leading concert hall. The young musicians of the Chapel will perform alongside highly acclaimed cellist, and master in …
ReadExceptional Reviews at the Fourth International Wimbledon Music Festival
Tuesday 4th December '12
The fourth International Wimbledon Music Festival took place at the beginning of November, hosting 'A World Music Fair', with music and musicians from all over the globe. With increasing relationships between the partner festivals, the …
ReadJörg Hammann and Tomo Keller on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
Friday 30th November '12
Ahead of their world debut concert tomorrow evening, Founder of the Orchestra Musica Romantica, Jörg Hammann and first violinist and fellow London Symphony Orchestra member, Tomo Keller appeared on BBC Radio 3's In Tune yesterday. …
ReadWhitgift School launch International Music Competition
Thursday 29th November '12
Today, Whitgift School is proud to announce the launch of their International Music Competition. The competition is open to string players only, with three age categories: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17. The three winners will be presented …
ReadIntroducing… Jörg Hammann
Thursday 29th November '12
The Orchestra Musica Romantica are performing at Cadogan Hall this weekend in their world debut concert, in aid of ACTION Medical Research. Founder and Artistic Director of the project orchestra, Jorg Hammann, discusses what lead …
ReadInternational Wimbledon Music Festival’s Musicians on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
Tuesday 20th November '12
This week and last, BBC Radio 3's In Tune has welcomed world-class musicians who will be performing at the International Wimbledon Music Festival. Last week, Mikhail Rudy provided listeners with a glimpse of 'Petrushka', which …
ReadAccentus Music celebrates Daniel Barenboim on his 70th birthday with live concert broadcast, documentary and DVD series
Thursday 15th November '12
Today, the conductor, pianist and Music Director of the Staatsoper Berlin, Daniel Barenboim, will celebrate his 70th birthday. Accentus Music, in association with ZDF and Arte, will honour the esteemed musician with a two-part documentary …
ReadA Unique Performance of Waghalter at Cadogan Hall Tonight
Wednesday 14th November '12
This evening, Cadogan Hall will play host to Ignatz Waghalter: The Lost Romantic. Due to the extraodinary circumstances of his life, Waghalter's works were lost and forgotten due to his flight from persecution, and the …
ReadMikhail Rudy’s Pre-Festival Performance on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune
Tuesday 13th November '12
This afternoon, internationally acclaimed pianist, Mikhail Rudy, will be appearing on BBC Radio 3's In Tune, to discuss the International Wimbledon Music Festival. The Russian virtuoso will be performing the complete ballet music of Stravinsky's Petrushka …
ReadWildKat welcomes Whitgift School to its client roster
Monday 12th November '12
WildKat PR are delighted to welcome Whitgift School to its client roster. Founded in 1596, the prestigious independent boys’ School is reputable for the academic, sporting and artistic development for its pupils. In 2013, the School …
ReadBrussels Cooks Up Autumnal French Feast
Friday 9th November '12
The Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium presents the 'Festival a la Française' this autumn at Flagey, Brussels. Running from 13th-17th November, the Festival boasts an impressive programme by Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel at one …
ReadThe International Wimbledon Music Festival starts tomorrow!
Friday 9th November '12
Tomorrow, the fourth annual International Wimbledon Music Festival opens with The Purcell Paegent at St John's, Spencer Hill. The festival boasts 'A World Music Fair', with musicians and repertoire from around the globe. With a …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Daniel Harding to its client roster
Thursday 8th November '12
WildKat PR are thrilled to be working with Daniel Harding, a conductor who belongs in the elite circle of world class conductors: a true leader in his generation. Daniel’s current positions include Music Director of the …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Jörg Hammann and the Orchestra Musica Romantica
Friday 2nd November '12
WildKat PR are delighted to be working with Jörg Hammann and the Orchestra Musica Romantica. Artistic Director Jörg Hammann, and the Orchestra Musica Romantica will be making their world premiere in December with a charity concert, in …
ReadLionel announced as Chief Conductor designate for the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich from 2014-15
Friday 2nd November '12
Today, the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich announced Lionel as their new Music Director and Chief Conductor. His four-year contract will begin in the 2014-2015 season, and will include over thirty concerts, along with a number of …
ReadBenedict Cumberbatch confirmed to appear at International Wimbledon Music Festival with Nicholas Daniel
Thursday 1st November '12
The International Wimbledon Music Festival is pleased to announce that actor Benedict Cumberbatch will join oboist Nicholas Daniel to narrate a performance of Benjamin Britten's Six Metamorphoses after Ovid on November 18th at Trinity Church in Wimbledon. The concert …
ReadIrmina Trynkos and Alexander Walker on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune Today
Thursday 1st November '12
This afternoon, Irmina Trynkos and Alexander Walker will appear on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune to discuss their upcoming concert at Cadogan Hall on 14th November, and will be joined by pianist Tomasz Lis, a long-time …
ReadMax Richter’s Recomposed ‘The Four Seasons’ Live at the Apple Store Tonight!
Tuesday 30th October '12
Tonight, Max Richter’s Recomposed Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, will be performed at Apple’s Regent Street store, as the Classical Takeover hijacks one final destination. Max Richter himself will be performing at the free gig, alongside violinist Daniel …
ReadClassico Latino’s Album Launch Concert Tonight
Friday 26th October '12
Following sold out performances at the Teatro Colsubsidio Roberto Arias Perez in Bogota, the Mono Nuñez Festival in Colombia, and the 100 Club in London, Classico Latino present the launch of their latest album Latin …
ReadRaymond Yiu is shortlisted for the Chamber Category of the British Composer Awards
Friday 26th October '12
Yesterday on BBC Radio 3's In Tune, it was announced that Raymond Yiu’s Les Etoiles au Front has been shortlisted for the Chamber Category of this year’s British Composer Awards. Set up by the British Academy …
ReadFaster Than Sound presents ‘Game’, with the Modified Toy Orchestra
Friday 19th October '12
Aldeburgh’s experimental series Faster Than Sound joins the dots between musical genres and digital art forms, providing artists with a rare and inspirational space to create and perform. On November 17th, composer Richard Baker will collaborate with Brian …
ReadOutstanding reviews for ‘Elegy’ and Raymond Yiu
Tuesday 16th October '12
Elegy, described as a ‘poetic love letter’, tells the heart-breaking story of an gay Iraqi man, who managed to flee his country from the homophobic persecution, which resulted in over 700 murders of gay men. The …
ReadThe Waghalter Project: CD enters the Top 20 Specialist Classical Music Chart!
Tuesday 16th October '12
This week, the newly released Naxos recording of Ignatz Waghalter’s Violin repertoire entered the Top 20 Specialist Classical Music Chart at no. 16. Performed by virtuoso violinist Irmina Trynkos, pianist Giorgi Latsabidze, and the Royal …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Silent Opera
Wednesday 10th October '12
WildKat PR is excited to announce its upcoming collaboration with ‘Silent Opera’. Launched in 2011 by director Daisy Evans, Silent Opera curates opera performances for a new audience. Using technology and theatricality to create an …
ReadRaymond Yiu on Radio 4’s One to One
Wednesday 10th October '12
Yesterday, composer Raymond Yiu appeared on Radio 4’s One to One show with Kate Silverton to discuss his fear of failure, and how it has affected his work and adult life. Born and raised in …
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