Tuesday 7th August '12

This week at the Proms we talked to many young Prommers about their thoughts on the link between fashion and classical music. Many of them were attending the Proms for the first time, so had …

Friday 3rd August '12

It is nigh on impossible to be in London this week and avoid the Olympics; whilst the Big Smoke may be quieter than usual in some parts of the town, there still seems to be an Olympic …

Wednesday 1st August '12

Just back from their hugely successful South American tour, Latin-Classical trio Classico Latino are gearing up to take the stage at this year's Wilderness Festival on Sunday12thAugust at 3:30pm. The festival, which was conceived by the founders of The Secret …

Tuesday 31st July '12

This Proms season WildKat PR are visiting the Royal Albert Hall to review the fashion choices of the audience at this world famous Summer event. After compiling the prommers' stories and photos from last week on …

Monday 30th July '12

After last week’s sad and shocking closure of MUSO magazine, it seems the world of classical music is following the general trend of culture, news and entertainment – going online. We decided to go to the …

Friday 20th July '12

Following her triumphant directorial debut with the production of Carmen in 2004, which was named Stowe Opera’s ‘punchiest and raunchiest production to date,’ Yvonne Fontane returns to Stowe Opera to direct this year’s production of …

Friday 20th July '12

Tonight is Vignette Productions' and Kiez Oper’s opening night of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. This interactive and immersive adaptation takes place at ‘the notoriously rowdy’ Salon Zur Wilden Renate nightclub in Berlin and is followed by a …

Tuesday 17th July '12

After the successful launch of his debut recital disc on 15th July, William Berger will be chatting with Jamie MacDougall on ‘Classics Unwrapped’ tonight on BBC Radio Scotland at 8:30pm about his upcoming Highlands tour …

Tuesday 17th July '12

WildKat PR is proud to welcome the All Eyes On Korea festival to its client roster. The 100-day festival will be a multifarious and exciting event of Korean music, film, literature, art and food.  WildKat …

Monday 9th July '12

In just a few weeks’ time, Vignette Productions is collaborating with the exciting Kiez Opera in an electrifying new project. Taking place in the garden of Wilde Renate, one of East Berlin’s techno clubs, the …

Monday 2nd July '12

WildKat PR is delighted to welcome the cellist, Guy Johnston to its client roster. A previous winner of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year (2000), Guy is currently launching the Hatfield House Music …

Thursday 28th June '12

As summer approaches (very slowly, through all these grey clouds), an air of excitement surrounds the world of classical music: the festival season is here!  Whether at home in the UK or elsewhere in Europe …

Friday 22nd June '12

The ECHO (European Concert Hall Organisation) has awarded its Rising Star Award to the stunning Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno, for her exuberant talent and tantalising stage presence. The impressive violinist was a protégée of the …

Thursday 21st June '12

Emily Howard’s anticipated mini-opera ‘Zátopek!’ premiered in Liverpool last week, and has since welcomed fantastic reviews. Gaining a successful 4 stars from The Guardian, Emily’s work, which tells the story of Emil Zátopek (the famous …

Wednesday 20th June '12

This weekend, Baritone William Berger will perform Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, with La Nuova Musica, at Kings Place London. In the title role, usually performed by a tenor, William’s warm Baritone voice is sure to rejuvenate the …

Wednesday 20th June '12

Last week’s two-night run of Sacrifices, by Vignette Productions and La Nuova Musica, directed by Andrew Staples, has this week been praised in its reviews in the press. The modern setting and simplicity of direction …

Tuesday 19th June '12

The extortionately priced sales of classical instruments have caused many a debate, and even a few controversies, over the years. Thefts most often bring to light the price of private instruments, particularly in the press. …

Friday 15th June '12

Tonight sees the World Premiere of ‘Zatopek!’ a 12-minute mini-opera on the life of Emil Zatopek by ‘one of the UK’s most acclaimed young composers’ (BBC) Emily Howard. Commissioned by PRS for Music Foundation's New Music …

Friday 15th June '12

‘One of the best of our younger baritones’, William Berger, performs the title role in a performance of L’Orfeo with La Nuova Musica at Kings Place next weekend. Speaking on BBC 3’s In Tune William …

Thursday 14th June '12

Tonight sees the start of ‘Sacrifices’ at the Spitalfields Music Summer Festival, directed by Andrew Staples. Vignette Productions and La Nuova Musica collaborate to present ‘two achingly beautiful oratorios’ in a new setting. Speaking on BBC3’s In …

Wednesday 13th June '12

Since its opening night on Friday the 8th of June, Opera Holland Park’s ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ has welcomed outstanding reviews, in particular for the acclaimed Thomas Kemp who ‘makes an exceptional debut as an opera …

Friday 8th June '12

Cosi Fan Tutte at Opera Holland Park begins tonight, conducted by the highly-acclaimed Thomas Kemp. The W.A. Mozart classic was first performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna on the 26th of January, 1790, yet in 2012 its …

Friday 8th June '12

Today, celebrated string trio ‘Classico Latino’, which marries traditional Latin-American melodies with classical techniques, are embarking on a dazzling tour of Colombia. Highlights of the tour include a performance on the 11th of June at the closing …

Thursday 7th June '12

Since its much anticipated release on May 28th of this year, the Open Goldberg project has gained a vast amount of attention, and press interest spanning Europe. The initiative has enabled the pianist Kimiko Ishizaka to …

Thursday 7th June '12

Vignette Productions and La Nuova Musica have revealed a teaser video of 'Sacrifices', their upcoming staging of two middle Baroque oratorios – the video hints at what spectators can expect at the Spitalfields Music Festival on the …

Friday 1st June '12

It’s a long-long weekend, it’s the Jubilee Weekend – it’s a WildKat party! The Jubilee Weekend is upon us, London is decked out in flags and all things festive and we feel compelled to share our …

Monday 28th May '12

Today, the Open Goldberg Project realises its goal of publishing a new interpretation of Bach's Goldberg Variations, available for the public to download for free. Almost one year ago, the Project received its full funding via …

Friday 25th May '12

This year's International Wimbledon Music Festival celebrates ' A Musical World Fair', with musicians from across the globe flocking to South West London for a feast of music-making in November. Festival highlights include a new production …

Thursday 24th May '12

WildKat PR is delighted to welcome world-famous violinist and conductor Augustin Dumay to its client roster. Dumay is Musical Director of the Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie and Musical Director of the Kansai Philharmonic …

Wednesday 23rd May '12

On July 30th baritone William Berger will release his debut recital disc on Delphian Records with pianist Ian Burnside. Insomnia: A Nocturnal Voyage in Song describes in seventeen songs the restless night of a man who reflects …