Classical Music News – 2nd June
Every day the WildKat team scan newspapers, websites and blogs for interesting classical music news, and now we’ve decided to publish our lists so that you can get a classical music news summary each...
View ArticleClassical Music News – 2012 Olympics, Royal Opera, Joan of Arc, Barbican
Every day the WildKat team scan the newspapers and blogs online to bring you a digested list of the day’s classical music. Gramophone BBC 4 explores the symphony Four documentaries to be broadcast...
View ArticleClassical Music News – Angela Gheorghiu, Royal ballet, Manon…
The Telegraph Angela Gheorghiu voices new ambition Angela Gheorghiu, the opera singer, says she hopes to move into acting in the future. The Telegraph Manon, Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent...
View Article25th January – Sergei Polunin, Hollywood Bowl 2012 and music’s holistic powers
Gramophone Obituary: Dilys Elwyn-Edwards, Composer. Born August 19th, 1918, died January 13th, 2012. Warner And Hrusa Quit Royal Danish Opera. Artistic director steps down; conductor withdraws. The...
View Article1st February – The Sage, Gateshead, Sergei Polunin and sad music
Classical Music Magazine Robert Maycock Has Died. The arts journalist Robert Maycock died in a car crash last week. He was the second editor of Classical Music magazine, editing the title from...
View Article22nd Feb: London Symphony Orchestra at the Trafalgar Square, Philip Glass and...
JDCMB A good cause at Glyndebourne The mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby has organised a stellar line-up for a special gala on 29 April in aid of Young Epilepsy. NY Times Grand Masterwork, partly by accident...
View Article7th April: International Opera Awards, Lang Lang’s honorary doctorates and...
The Telegraph The International Opera Awards: a reminder of a vibrant operatic scene Amid signs of gloom, the International Opera Awards are a welcome reminder of just how vibrant the operatic scene...
View Article22nd January: Harry Brunjes as ENO Chairman, Violinist Fenella Barton on...
Classical News The Guardian Harry Brunjes to replace Martyn Rose as ENO chairman Brunjes will remain in the role until a permanent replacement can be found BBC Music Magazine Join us at the BBC Music...
View ArticleDoes the State Owe Artists a Living?
Radio 4′s Front Row hosted a very interesting debate yesterday morning addressing questions such as: are artists owed a living by the state? What is the place of art in our lives? Is culture always a...
View Article26th February: Opera director charged by Russia with offending Christians,...
Classical News The Guardian Frank Peter Zimmermann loses his Stradivarius as prices soar In a market driven by money and aesthetic one-upmanship, what chance do real musicians have of playing older...
View Article8th May:Lesley Garrett records appeal for Help Musicians UK, Is playing from...
Classical News In today’s news Richard Morrison asks if playing from memory is a gimmick or a bold feat of collective virtuosity ahead of the Aurora Orchestra’s BBC Proms concerts. Lesley Garrett is to...
View Article5th April: Folk Awards fun-facts & The artist who paints sounds
In today’s news: the sound painter, Opera of Toulon strikes, RPS Music Awards Shortlist announced, Celeb-facts of the Folk Awards, Viola Tabea Zimmermann wins ICPA Award, interview with violinist...
View Article18th October: conductor David Heusel dies of unknown causes, Streetwise Opera...
In today’s news: conductor David Heusel dies of unknown causes, aged 60; composer Karol Beffa is honoured with the Grand Prix SACEM for symphonic music. Streetwise Opera announces 15th anniversary...
View Article4th May: Spotify at a loss, RSNO plays along screening of Jaws, Swan Lake...
In today’s news: Spotify remains at a loss despite 75 million paying subscribers, RSNO orchestra to play along viewing of Jaws, combined music-rights database provides more transparency, Crocodiles...
View Article22nd June: Homophobia in Hungary leads to Billy Elliot show cancellation....
In today’s news: Homophobia in Hungary leads Hungarian National Opera to cancel Billy Elliot shows. World Choir Games to be held in Belgium in 2020. Royal Opera House warns politicians to act on...
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