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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 …

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Ivor 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 …

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The 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 …

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Industry 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 …

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Alban 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 …

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Alternative 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 …

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WildKat’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’ …

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Industry 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 …

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WildKat’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 …

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Viva 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 …

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Daniela 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, …

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Upbeat 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 …

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Industry 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 …

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Ivor 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.

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WildKat’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 …

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Hospital 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!

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Ivor 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 …

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Industry 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 …

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Daniela 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 …

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Alessandro 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 …

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Kate’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 …

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Interview 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 …

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Industry 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 …

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mini-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 …

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WildKat’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 …

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Industry 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 …

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WildKat 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, …

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WildKat’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, …

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‘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 …

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The 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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