Industry Idols – Richard Wigley
Wednesday 3rd November '10
This week’s Industry Idols interviewee is Richard Wigley, the General Manager of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. What are the first, most important steps a young artist needs to take when they embark on their career as a …
ReadIvor Bolton and the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg tour the UK
Monday 1st November '10
This November sees the launch of a 12 day UK tour for Ivor Bolton conducting the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra. The tour begins on the 17th November, with the first performance at St David’s Hall in …
ReadThe Future of Classical Music
Thursday 28th October '10
We think we can be fairly confident that classical music is safe in the hands of this enthusiastic, young conductor. His interpretation of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, finale is filled with gusto. We wonder if …
ReadIndustry Idols – Sarah Derbyshire
Wednesday 27th October '10
This week's Industry Idols interviewee is Sarah Derbyshire, the Executive Director of Live Music Now. What are the first, most important steps a young artist needs to take when they embark on their career as a …
ReadAlban on a tour with a difference…
Tuesday 26th October '10
All this week, Alban Gerhardt is touring across North Germany. However, this is no usual tour. Each morning he will be speaking on a local radio station and then listeners will call in and request …
ReadAlternative performance spaces: the preferable, modern alternative to the ‘off-puttingly formal and cultish’ traditional concert format?
Monday 25th October '10
Tom Service recently highlighted the new research which suggests that 'young people are put off by formal concert formats' in his Guardian blog, leading us to ask whether the immersive theatrical experience is the way …
ReadWildKat’s Unmissables
Monday 25th October '10
What? Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Where? The King's Head Theatre, Islington When? 10th October - 21st December, 19.45 (click to purchase tickets!) After a sell-out international tour and great success at the Edinburgh Fringe, ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ …
ReadIndustry Idols – Charlotte Caird
Wednesday 20th October '10
This week's Industry Idols features Charlotte Caird - the Artistic and Managing Director of one of our favourite venues, The Forge. What are the first, most important steps a young artist needs to take when they …
ReadWildKat’s Unmissables – deutsche Ausgabe
Tuesday 19th October '10
Die heutige Ausgabe der WildKat Unmissables schwenkt den Blickwinkel auf die Mitte des europäischen Kontinents, nach Deutschland, um auf dortige Konzerthighlights der nächsten Zeit aufmerksam zu machen. Wer? Piano City Berlin Wo? Sämtliche Stadtteile Berlins Wann? 23. und …
ReadViva Venezuela!
Friday 15th October '10
Yesterday, WildKats Kathleen and Fleur were lucky enough to attend the second London performance of the Teresa Carreno Youth Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, as part of the Shell Classical International series. It is easy …
ReadDaniela performs ‘Vienna Passions’ – October 2010
Friday 15th October '10
October 2010 sees Daniela performing a new programme entitled "Vienna Passions" with Austrian baritone Klemens Sander and pianist Andrew West. The programmes explore a mixture of 'serious' classical repertoire including duets by Schubert and Beethoven, …
ReadUpbeat with GéNIA
Thursday 14th October '10
The WildKat team had a quick question and answer interview with GéNIA when she came in to discuss her latest release on the Nonclassical label. She is performing the music of Max de Wardener at King's …
ReadIndustry Idols- Andrew Mellor
Wednesday 13th October '10
Today's 'Industry Idols' interview is with Reviews Editor of Classic FM Magazine, Andrew Mellor. What are the first, most important steps a young artist needs to take when they embark on their career as a performer? Keep …
ReadIvor Bolton features in Opéra Magazine
Tuesday 12th October '10
International conductor, Ivor Bolton, features in the October issue of Opéra Magazine, France. Ivor is currently in preparation with The Mozarteum Orchestra for their UK tour, which begins on November 17th.
ReadWildKat’s Unmissables
Monday 11th October '10
What? Wimbledon Music Festival 2010 - Claire Martin and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett Where? Wimbledon Synagogue, London When? Tuesday 16th November, 19.30 (click to purchase tickets!) The cabaret duo Claire Martin and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett will be …
ReadHospital Club Feature
Friday 8th October '10
The boss of WildKat PR appeared in this quarter's Hospital Club magazine. Kathleen was featured in the member's profiles section. Take a look to find out she what she said!
ReadIvor Bolton appears in Classic FM Magazine
Wednesday 6th October '10
Conductor, Ivor Bolton appears in this month's Classic FM Magazines feature Upbeat. Ivor will embark on a tour of the UK with the Mozarteum Orchestra on November 17th, he is also opening the Magic Flute …
ReadIndustry Idols- Oliver Condy
Wednesday 6th October '10
For the third installment of our new feature, 'Industry Idols', we interview the Editor of BBC Music Magazine, Oliver Condy. What are the first, most important steps a young artist needs to take when they …
ReadDaniela Lehner on Radio 3’s Lunchtime Concert
Tuesday 5th October '10
Listen again to Mezzo-Soprano Daniela Lehner and other members of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artists on BBC Radio 3's Lunchtime concert, available until October 8th. Featuring music by a variety of composers, Daniela performs a …
ReadAlessandro Crudele tours South Africa
Tuesday 5th October '10
Alessandro Crudele will embark on his tour of South Africa tomorrow, 6th October in Johannesburg. The tour, which lasts for five weeks, will see Alessandro perform with two of South Africa's critically acclaimed orchestras, the …
ReadKate’s Show Comes to an End…
Monday 4th October '10
After 5 weeks, 35 shows and a lot of lipstick, Kate Dimbleby's show 'I'm a Woman' came to an end yesterday afternoon at the New End Theatre in Hampstead. With numerous outstanding reviews and many …
ReadInterview with GéNIA
Wednesday 29th September '10
Earlier this week, the WildKat PR team interviewed GéNIA to find out more about her latest album release, 'Piano Book No.1' featuring piano pieces by Gabriel Prokofiev on the nonclassical label. She also talks about her …
ReadIndustry Idols- Jonathan Groves
Wednesday 29th September '10
Here is the second instalment of our ongoing series 'Industry Idols'. As mentioned last week we will be carrying out interviews with key members of the music industry to investigate how their careers began. Todays interview …
Readmini-Mahler: WildKat PR speaks to Joolz Gale and Sacha Rattle
Tuesday 28th September '10
This Thursday, 8pm, at the Kammermusiksaal, Philharmonie Berlin, the young English conductor Joolz Gale leads an exciting chamber ensemble (featuring members of Berlin Counterpoint) and soprano Lydia Teuscher, to launch the mini-Mahler series. mini-Mahler celebrates …
ReadWildKat’s Unmissables
Monday 27th September '10
What? Khatia Buniatishvili, piano Where? Wigmore Hall When? Monday 1st November 13.00 (click to purchase tickets!) This light, lunchtime concert will be a cultural way to begin your month and first week of November. The repertoire …
ReadIndustry Idols – Tony Hall
Wednesday 22nd September '10
The music industry can be a competitive and intimidating place. Young people often wonder how it is ever possible for certain professionals within the music industry to get to where they are now. To show …
ReadWildKat PR presents young artists showcase
Friday 17th September '10
The WildKat PR team are always eager to support young, up and coming artists who want a platform to demonstrate their talent. This is why we have combined forces with our friends at The Forge, …
ReadWildKat’s Unmissables
Monday 13th September '10
Here is the third in the series of our feature 'WildKat's Unmissables'. Check out what we have selected as our favourite upcoming events occurring from mid-late October. What? Cover Versions/Aftershow - London Sinfonietta Where? Kings Place Hall, …
Read‘What’s your view?’ discussion #2
Wednesday 8th September '10
Today we are discussing the responses we got from our new feature “What’s your View?” -with the question "Where do you buy classical music and in what form?" It’s interesting to see the variety of …
ReadThe Telegraph’s Autumn Opera Agenda
Monday 6th September '10
The Telegraph has published the Autumn Opera Agenda, take a look and see if there is anything you might be interested in. September 15th- In Penal Colony Philip Glass sets Kafka’s study of the psychology of cruelty …
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