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Music & Drama Education Expo Manchester: Final call for papers
Do you have an idea, lesson plan, some new research or a creative approach that you’re itching to share with the education community?Read More -
Royal Philharmonic Society names James Murphy as new chief exec
James Murphy has been appointed as chief executive of the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS). He is set to join the RPSRead More -
Maria João Pires reveals reason for retirement
Maria João Pires has told art-lifestyle magazine Platea that she has never had a ‘good relationship’ with the piano. TheRead More -
Ycat finalists prepare for public auditions
The Young Classical Artists Trust (Ycat) has named the eight artists who will appear in this year’s public final auditions. TheRead More -
The Met to showcase opera for under twos
BambinO, a special opera aimed at toddlers, opens at the Metropolitan Opera later this month. The 40-minute work, developed by ScottishRead More -
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture tops Classic FM Hall of Fame
Classic FM has unveiled the winners of its annual Hall of Fame, with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture named as the mostRead More -
Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room reopen
Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH) and Purcell Room have reopened, following two years of refurbishment. Southbank Centre Associate OrchestraRead More -
Berlin Philharmonic and Festspielhaus Baden-Baden set to continue collaboration
German concert venue Festspielhaus Baden-Baden and the the Berlin Philharmonic have signed a contract to continue the popular Easter Festival.Read More -
New Junior Conservatoire head for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Francis Cummings has been appointed Head of Junior Conservatoire (Music) for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). Cummings is currentlyRead More -
Emanuel Ax honoured by London Philharmonic Orchestra
Emanuel Ax has been awarded an American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Lifetime Award for Musical Achievement. The pianistRead More -
Newly discovered Elgar works recorded
Two lost works by Elgar – plus two forgotten arrangements – have been recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, underRead More -
Birmingham partnership to support ballet pianists
Pianists are a versatile bunch; as well as solo performances, keyboardists are required to accompany, collaborate in chamber music andRead More -
President and co-founder of the Montreal International Music Competition dies
André Bourbeau, president and co-founder of the Montreal International Music Competition (Concours musical international de Montréal, CMIM) has died. BourbeauRead More -
Innovative venture celebrates vinyl recording industry
A new music awards ceremony celebrating the vinyl recording industry is set to take place this spring. The Vinyl AwardsRead More -
New leadership for Church Stretton Arts Festival
Alan Stockbridge has been newly elected as chairman of Shropshire Hills-based Church Stretton Arts Festival. This year’s instalment takes place fromRead More -
St Paul’s Cathedral announces American concert series
St Paul’s Cathedral has announced a concert series celebrating American composers, musicians and works. ‘New Worlds’ will mark the 60thRead More -
Sony Classical signs prepared pianist Hauschka
Sony Classical has signed German pianist-composer Volker Bertelmann – known to fans under the moniker Hauschka – in a newRead More -
Samantha Hankey wins inaugural Glyndebourne Opera Cup
The opera world has a dubious track record with televised competitions: Popstar to Opera star, for example, tracked singers suchRead More -
Call to veterans to share their experiences of military music
The Legasee Educational Trust has been commissioned to chronicle over 160 years of military music, centred around the Royal MilitaryRead More -
El Sistema founder José Abreu dies
José Abreu, founder of international music programme El Sistema, has died. He was 78. Abreu’s famed reputation in music educationRead More
