Oboist thrilled to be the first to play in Milwaukee Symphony's new concert hall
In a playful nod to the orchestral tradition of the oboist sounding an initial A note for other musicians to tune to, music…
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Posted: 26 Jan 2021
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Posted: 26 Jan 2021
How classical music could reinvigorate your exercise regimeAnd if you want some inspiration, here is a playlist compiled by Brunel University London research assistant Luke Howard:independent.co.uk -
Posted: 25 Jan 2021
The Metropolitan Opera Hires Its First Chief Diversity OfficerMarcia Sells has been brought on to rethink equity and inclusion at the largest performing arts institution in the United States.nytimes.com -
Posted: 25 Jan 2021
Leeds International Piano Competition announces its 63 competitors for 2021 editionThe pianists are aged between 20 and 29 and represent 28 different countriespianistmagazine.com
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Posted: 25 Jan 2021
Scottish musicians deserve their own Erasmus schemeIt is a timely reminder of inextricable and dynamic cultural bonds Scotland has with our European neighboursthetimes.co.uk -
Posted: 25 Jan 2021
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[Interview] Antonio Pappano on adapting in strange timesWe have to have an interval – he said – though not for the reasons we had an interval before the pandemic: we need to…gramilano.com -
Posted: 25 Jan 2021
Dramatische Folgen der Pandemie Viele Berliner Musiker geben in der Krise aufEine neue Umfrage zeigt, wie stark die Pandemie die Musikerszene trifft. Ein Drittel habe aufgegeben, heißt es, die Hälfte…m.tagesspiegel.de
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Posted: 24 Jan 2021
A violist lifts the lid on streaming feesFrom evidence presented this week to the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee:slippedisc.com
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Posted: 24 Jan 2021
BSO’s new assistant conductor set to make her (virtual) debut“I am particularly happy that my grandmother will be able to watch the concert,” she said from Russia. “I am so happy that…bostonherald.com
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Posted: 23 Jan 2021
AGMA President Calls Upon Biden-Harris Administration for Arts ReliefIn his letter, Menard wrote, “It has never been just about ‘dinner and a show. It is ‘the United States Economy and a…operawire.com
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Posted: 22 Jan 2021
Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla to quit as music director of City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraGražinytė-Tyla will continue as music director until summer 2022, before moving to the role of Principal Guest Conductor.classicfm.com
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Posted: 22 Jan 2021
Leading music exam board to reinstate its only Black composer after public outcryBritish jazz artist Courtney Pine’s work will be restored to Edexcel’s A Level music syllabus following an outcry in the…classicfm.com
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Posted: 22 Jan 2021
Brexit and Covid have pushed Britain out of the common musical market and thrown us back on homegrown sprouts. Good, says Norman LebrechtBritish opera companies and orchestras must start investing in native talent.spectator.co.uk
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Posted: 20 Jan 2021
Retired Marine band leader debuts symphonic march for Kamala Harris inaugurationBrian Dix, director laureate of the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, premiered ‘Madame (Vice) President’ online Sundaysandiegouniontribune.com -
Posted: 20 Jan 2021
Hong Kong Philharmonic funding boost makes up for Covid-19 woesSwire Group has been the orchestra’s main corporate sponsor for 15 years and will extend its support for another three years in…scmp.com -
Posted: 20 Jan 2021
Musicians 'failed by government' over EU touring, stars saySome of the UK's biggest music stars have written to the government demanding action to ensure visa-free touring in the European…bbc.co.uk