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Krzysztof Penderecki dies at 86
Composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki has died at the age of 86 after a long illness. The celebrated composer wasRead More -
Q&A: Stay at Home Choir
Here at C&O, we’re excited to hear about the new initiatives springing up online, enabling people to stay musically connected fromRead More -
Online events celebrate Piano Day 2020
This year’s Piano Day is being celebrated by dozens of online events around the globe as pianists and audiences shelterRead More -
Mountview launches online showcase reel for graduates
To help support third-year students as they graduate into uncertain times, the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts has set upRead More -
Chichester Festival Theatre provides online resources for the community
Chichester Festival Theatre has made available some new resources in order to support the theatrical community at this time ofRead More -
abcd Choral Leaders’ Festival cancelled
The 35th annual abcd Choral Leader’s festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to take place betweenRead More -
Organist Jennifer Bate has died
British concert organist Jennifer Bate died of cancer on 25 March. Bate was taught the organ by her father, H.A.Read More -
National Student Drama Festival 2020 to take place online
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the annual festival showcasing student productions will take place online. Originally set to take placeRead More -
Further festival cancellations announced
Following increased restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, festivals are continuing to announce cancellations. The latestRead More -
Yamaha launches competition to win Jamie Cullum’s piano
Schools, charities and community groups could be in with a chance of winning Jamie Cullum’s Yamaha S6 grand piano. EntrantsRead More -
DG to celebrate World Piano Day with virtual festival
Deutsche Grammophon will mark World Piano Day on Saturday 28 March with a virtual festival of performances by the recordRead More -
Three Choirs Festival announces programme
While events are being cancelled all over the world, the Three Choirs Festival has announced its full programme, pledging toRead More -
The Ivors Academy calls on the music industry to further support its musicians
In addition to joining calls for support from the Government for self-employed and freelance musicians left without an income due to the COVID-19 crisis, The Ivors Academy isRead More -
Virtual organ competition launched for under 22s
Young organists who may be missing out on live competitions this summer can now enter a virtual competition launched byRead More -
Financial support for musicians in the ongoing health crisis
Musicians around the world are struggling to make ends meet amid widespread cancellations. In today’s The Times, the following letter,Read More -
In order to be useful to the industry, competitions need to up their game
When international music competitions are notoriously hit and miss when it comes to spotting the brightest and most interesting talents,Read More -
Casio donates keyboards to music therapy charity
Casio Music UK has donated a selection of its keyboards to Nordoff Robbins, the largest independent music therapy charity inRead More -
St Magnus International Festival 2020 cancelled
The St Magnus International Festival 2020 has been cancelled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. This year’s festival,Read More -
NYMAZ to support teachers delivering online lessons
Youth music education charity, NYMAZ has joined forces with MusicTutors and Your Space Music to support teachers delivering online lessonsRead More -
The MU launches Coronavirus £1m hardship fund
With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling work for teachers and performers, the Musician’s Union (MU) has set up a hardship fundRead More
