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Presto Music branches out to jazz and downloads
Presto Music, one of the most successful of the UK’s dwindling band of music retailers, is to add jazz CDsRead More -
‘It reminded me I had a life to go back to’: Music in Hospitals & Care
Music in Hospitals & Care (MiHC) delivers high-quality live music to people who wouldn’t normally be able to access it.Read More -
RCM announces string quartet fellowship
The Royal College of Music (RCM) has announced a new string quartet fellowship, funded by the late businessman Albert Frost.Read More -
medici.tv celebrates 10th anniversary
The classical music channel medici.tv, which livestreams classical performances from around the world, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. To recognise theRead More -
Dartington announces 2019 programme
Dartington summer school and festival has announced its 2019 programme, with Joanna MacGregor as artistic director for her fifth andRead More -
Roland Kluttig named principal conductor of Graz Philharmonic and Opera
Roland Kluttig has been named principal conductor of the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra and Graz Opera, beginning in the 2020/21 season.Read More -
Vasily Petrenko and Oslo Philharmonic announce UK tour
The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate its centenary in 2019 with a programme of international tours. From 6-10 March, theRead More -
Barbara Hannigan, Thomas Larcher and Mark Padmore appointed artists-in-residence at Aldeburgh 2019
Barbara Hannigan, Thomas Larcher and Mark Padmore have been announced as artists-in-residence at the 72nd Aldeburgh Festival, which will take placeRead More -
SCO and St Mary’s Music School launch free String Academy
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) and St Mary’s Music School have announced a new partnership programme for young string playersRead More -
Esa-Pekka Salonen moves to San Francisco Symphony
Esa-Pekka Salonen has been named the 12th music director of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS). He will succeed Michael Tilson Thomas,Read More -
British Composer Awards 2018 winners revealed
The winners of the British Composer Awards 2018 winners were revealed last night at a ceremony hosted by BBC RadioRead More -
Ian Cusson named as Canadian Opera Company composer-in-residence
The Canadian Opera Company Academy, a development programme designed for young opera artists, creators and administrators, has announced Ian CussonRead More -
Mark Allen completes deal with Rhinegold
After several months’ negotiations, the Mark Allen Group (MAG) is pleased to confirm the acquisition of various Rhinegold assets. TheseRead More -
BBC NOW marks Hoddinott Hall’s 10th anniversary
In January 2019, BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales (BBC NOW) marks 10 years since the opening of HoddinottRead More -
Ilan Volkov reappointed as BBC SSO principal guest conductor
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBC SSO) has announced that Ilan Volkov’s position as principal guest conductor will be extendedRead More -
Kapoor-Leung duo wins inaugural Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music Competition
Violinist Usha Kapoor and pianist Edward Leung, both from the US, have won the first Birmingham International Piano Chamber MusicRead More -
BCMG announces Robert Reid Allan as composer-in-residence
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) has announced the appointment of Robert Reid Allan as apprentice composer-in-residence for its 2018-19 season.Read More -
Warner Classics announces first complete edition of Berlioz recordings
Berlioz: The Complete Works is the first complete edition of the composer’s works, featuring milestone recordings selected from over 60Read More -
Violinist Lizzie Ball included in Daily Mail’s Inspirational Women Awards
The Awards name 50 inspiring women selected by a panel of Femail contributors. Ball was chosen for being ‘a maverick musician keenRead More -
Tom Redmond appointed Chetham’s director of music
Chetham’s School of Music has announced that Tom Redmond will succeed Stephen Threlfall as director of music from September 2019.Read More
