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Organ playing competition entries open
Entries are now open for the IAO-RCO Organ Playing Competition 2020, which will be hosted in Edinburgh. Taking place atRead More -
Hong Kong Philharmonic voted Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year
Last night (16 October 2019), the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra was awarded Orchestra of the Year at the Gramophone ClassicalRead More -
Víkingur Ólafsson named Gramophone Artist of the Year 2019
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has been named Artist of the Year 2019 at the Gramophone Awards in London. His albumRead More -
AAM becomes first ensemble of its kind to exceed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners
The Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) has become the first period instrument ensemble to ever surpass one million monthly listenersRead More -
LSO selects six young composers for its composer programmes
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has selected two composers for its LSO Jerwood Composer+ programme, and an additional four forRead More -
Christopher Glynn and Rachel Podger join for Music in Hospitals & Care fundraiser
Baroque violinist Rachel Podger and accompanist Christopher Glynn will perform at the Royal Northern College of Music on 9 NovemberRead More -
A music education documentary will air on London Live this evening
Casio Music has partnered with London Live to produce a documentary that focuses on the importance of music education. PartRead More -
Sing for Pleasure reveals 2019/20 Young Conducting Scholars
Choral charity Sing for Pleasure has confirmed the four scholarship recipients on its Young Conductors Programme for 2019/20. The fourRead More -
Qatar wins bid to host the World Symposium on Choral Music 2023
The bid to host the World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM) 2023 has been won by Qatar, following a successfulRead More -
Vienna Philharmonic and IDAGIO launch partnership
Classical streaming service IDAGIO is exclusively offering up to six selected subscription concerts per season from the Vienna Musikverein forRead More -
Applications open for Le Jardin des Voix
On 10 October, Les Arts Florissants announced that applications are now open for their international baroque academy for young singers.Read More -
JAM’s composition submissions now open
JAM’s 20th call for music is now open, inviting submissions for choir, brass quintet and organ, or a combination ofRead More -
Chineke! launches 2019/20 season
Chineke! launches its 2019/20 season this month, marking its fourth year with a series of concerts across the UK, EuropeRead More -
Jack Pepper to become Music for Youth ambassador
Music for Youth (MFY) has announced this week that broadcaster, composer and Classical Music columnist Jack Pepper will become itsRead More -
Brindley Sherratt announces Glyndebourne concert in aid of The Meath
Opera singer Brindley Sherratt and his family have announced a special concert at Glyndebourne Opera House in aid of TheRead More -
Classical Music’s industry survey reveals serious shortcomings in mental health provision
Classical Music has today [10 October 2019] released the results of its industry-wide mental health survey, which included responses fromRead More -
Boris Giltburg embarks on ‘Beethoven 32’ journey
Pianist Boris Giltburg has created Beethoven 32, a project which will see him learn all 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas toRead More -
‘This music helped me to heal’: Gareth Malone to release new album
Choirmaster Gareth Malone has announced the release of Music for Healing, a new album that champions the restorative power ofRead More -
ORA Singers announces new Christmas Gift initiative
Vocal ensemble ORA Singers has announced a special new initiative offering 12 composers the chance to have their works recordedRead More -
Annilese Miskimmon appointed as ENO artistic director
English National Opera (ENO) has announced the appointment of Annilese Miskimmon as its new artistic director. Currently director of OperaRead More
