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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 -
Paul Clements appointed Music Publishers Association CEO
The Music Publishers Association (MPA) Group has announced the appointment of Paul Clements as CEO. Currently executive director at PRSRead More -
Community orchestra receives City Corporation funding
A community orchestra of Square Mile-based amateur musicians has received a £5,000 grant to hold a series of City concertsRead 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 -
RNCM names honorary members and fellows
The Royal Northern College of Music’s Congregation of Awards took place on Tuesday 11 December, with honorary memberships and fellowshipsRead 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 -
Bampton to stage little-known Storace opera
In summer 2019 Bampton Classical Opera will present Stephen Storace’s two-act comedy Gli sposi malcontenti (1785) under the title BrideRead 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
