Dutch National Opera Announces Lineup For Second Lockdown
A newly adapted production of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro will have its online premiere on 29 November
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Posted: 27 Nov 2020
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Posted: 27 Nov 2020
Thielemann endorses Slipped Disc call to stop orchestral touringThe Bayreuth music director, never afraid to speak out, has said that one lesson we must draw from Covid is to cut unnecessary…slippedisc.com -
Posted: 27 Nov 2020
River of change: NYO musicians' mission to diversify orchestral musichere is a gaping hole in orchestral music. Harriet Clifford speaks to two musicians from the National Youth Orchestra of Great…rhinegold.co.uk -
Posted: 27 Nov 2020
Italian serenaded by husband outside hospital diesThe image of 81-year-old Stefano Bozzini playing the accordion from an Italian street below his wife's hospital window stole…bbc.co.uk -
Posted: 26 Nov 2020
Bulgarian international opera star Kamen Chanev dies of Covid-19Bulgarian opera tenor Kamen Chanev, who strode stages across Europe and in many other parts of the world, has died of Covid-19 at…sofiaglobe.com -
Posted: 26 Nov 2020
Paris Opera to reopen on 15 DecemberAudiences will be able to book for live performances at the modern Opéra Bastille, with its large auditorium that suits…rhinegold.co.uk
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Posted: 26 Nov 2020
Music streaming: 'Musicians can't eat or pay the rent'The classical violinist Tasmin Little reports that for more than five million Spotify streams from albums she recorded in the…thetimes.co.uk
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Posted: 26 Nov 2020
Edinburgh International Festival buys 250 instruments for schools to help pupils play on during the pandemicThe Edinburgh International Festival has revealed it is to buy more than 250 instruments for schools across the city after pupils…scotsman.com -
Posted: 26 Nov 2020
Mark O'Keeffe, principal trumpet with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra - 12 Outdoor Swims Of Christmas 2020 for Help MusiciansI am swimming 12 times in Scottish lochs and sea for Help Musicians because freelance musicians need our support now.justgiving.com
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Posted: 25 Nov 2020
Germany To Extend COVID-19 LockdownAccording to sources from Deutsche Welle and Der Spiegel, the German federal government and Prime Ministers of German federal…operawire.com -
Posted: 25 Nov 2020
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is presenting a series of filmed concerts to enable older people receiving formal care to enjoy musical performances at home.The Cuppa Concerts: At Home series is specially programmed by CBSO musicians, who have been trained in dementia awareness and…homecareinsight.co.uk -
Posted: 25 Nov 2020
Lyric Opera patrons will return (eventually) to new, wider seats and better sightlinesIn a show of confidence about its future, the company has been replacing every seat and reconfiguring its audience space, and…chicago.suntimes.com
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Posted: 25 Nov 2020
Wiener Philharmoniker: „Notfalls Neujahrskonzert ohne Publikum“„Kein Neujahrskonzert - was wäre das für ein Zeichen an die Welt?“, sagt Philharmoniker-Vorstand Daniel Froschauer.diepresse.com -
Posted: 24 Nov 2020
Carol singing ‘illegal’ this Christmas? Open letter pleads government to let choirs singLeading UK musicians plead the government to allow singers to go carolling this Christmas, as a “zero-cost ray of light”…classicfm.com
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Posted: 24 Nov 2020
The Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal 2020 has been won by Eleanor CorrAnyone wanting to watch the final can tune in for the video premiere hereyoutube.com -
Posted: 23 Nov 2020
Audoo raises £5.2M, UK-based musictech startup ensures artists and composers receive their royalties backsThe process of royalty collection is complex, laborious, and hostile at times as well to the artistsuktech.news -
Posted: 21 Nov 2020
Staatsoper Berlin Extends Contract of Director Matthias SchulzSchulz joined the company in 2016, became a co-director with Jürgen Flimm in 2017, and eventually became sole director the…operawire.com -
Posted: 21 Nov 2020
'A gamechanger for musicians': app offers library of interactive sheet musicGerman startup Enote working on complex task of digitalising musical notationtheguardian.com