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‘Clarity and financial support is urgently needed’: ISM responds to government’s five-stage roadmap for performing arts return
The government has published a five-stage roadmap outlining its vision for the return of the performing arts. The steps are:Read More -
Fugue State Films launches digitally
The sound and video recording company Fugue State Films (FSF) is launching itself digitally for the first time on FridayRead More -
‘Conversations are ongoing about further support’: little clarity from government on arts recovery
Today, Parliament debated petitions that called on the government for further support for the sectors hardest hit by the Covid-19Read More -
London Philharmonic Orchestra appoints Cristina Rocca as artistic director
The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) has announced the appointment of Cristina Rocca as artistic director from November 2020. Rocca isRead More -
Parliament to debate petition calling for arts support
A number of petitions calling for more support for the arts amidst the Covid-19 crisis are to be debated inRead More -
Israel Philharmonic announces virtual ‘global gala’ hosted by Dame Helen Mirren
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is to hold a virtual gala hosted by Dame Helen Mirren on 28 June. AllRead More -
LMP’s lockdown series draws to a close with Peter and the Wolf film
London Mozart Player’s (LMP) ‘At Home with LMP’ series is drawing to a close with a film of Peter and theRead More -
Deutsche Grammophon introduces DG stage – the classical concert hall
Deutsche Grammophon (DG) is launching an online series of long-form concerts starring world class artists. The initiative offers international audiencesRead More -
Join the chorus – sing online with Opera North
What’s it like to sing in an opera chorus? Find out by taking part in Opera North’s new digitalRead More -
Barcelona’s Liceu Opera blooms again
If you thought the performing arts world had gone to pot as a result of COVID-19, then the GranRead More -
Pavel Kolesnikov receives UK Critics’ Circle Young Talent Award 2019
Pavel Kolesnikov has been honoured with the Critics’ Circle Young Talent Award 2019 for piano. The Critics’ Circle Young TalentRead More -
21 discoveries in 21 years
As Scala Radio presenter and Classical Music columnist Jack Pepper turns 21, he reflects on 21 significant musical discoveries TheRead More -
British pianist unveils new piano community for adult learners
British pianist Andrew Quartermain has launched a new piano and lifestyle initiative aimed at adult learners and piano music lovers.Read More -
Vladimir Feltsman leads Portland recital series
Portland Piano International has unveiled its 2020-21 SOLO Piano Series in Oregon, US. The programme has been curated by pianist,Read More -
Guitarist Sean Shibe signs multi-album contract with PENTATONE
PENTATONE has announced that guitarist Sean Shibe has signed an exclusive, multi-album agreement with the label. Shibe’s first recording onRead More -
The Youthful Organ competition
The Académie André Marchal has announced the second edition of its competition ‘The Youthful Organ’, which will take place inRead More -
NYCGB partnerships
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN (NYCGB) has announced two new partnerships for its Young Composers Scheme: Steinberg Media TechnologiesRead More -
RCO Composition Competition
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS HAS ANNOUNCED the RCO Composition Competition 2020. Submissions are invited of works for soloRead More -
St Albans 2021
THE 2021 ST ALBANS INTERNATIONAL ORGAN COMPETITIONS were launched on Monday 11 May. The commissioned work for the 31stRead More -
Historic piano recordings database goes online
Report by Jeremy Nicholas Michael Spring, owner of historic piano recordings label APR, has launched a free, comprehensive online databaseRead More
