Music Under Lockdown

The year 2020’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has decimated the entertainment and hospitality industry. However, over this period of time there have been some inspirational and novel ways that musicians have been able to continue entertaining us. This news feed focuses on the new and interesting things that are being done in the name of Classical Music. And if you are a musician or agent that wants to promote something that fits into this broad definition – please contact us.

Sibelius in the park
Socially Distanced Sibelius
A group of musicians from London orchestras and West End pit players have been gathering together in Greenwich Park over the past couple of months. Why? To do what they...
COVENT GARDEN LAUNCHES OUTDOOR “CINEMA ON THE PIAZZA”
COVENT GARDEN LAUNCHES OUTDOOR “CINEMA ON THE PIAZZA”
Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House and Luna Cinemas have partnered to offer London’s only free open air cinema on Covent Garden’s Piazza ●      From Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September, a three...
The Telling re-release critically acclaimed classical music TV show Vision for 52 hours
Following rave reviews, leading early music group The Telling will re-release their “austerely beautiful” concert/play Vision about Hildegard at 5pm today for 52 hours only, as part of their #HomeTour series. The Telling launched their #HomeTour series...
Where to watch BBC Proms 2020
Proms Publicity 2020: With 485 musicians taking part over 16 concerts across 2 weeks we hope you will join us for a fortnight of extraordinary music making. While we can’t be together in person this year,...
Guildhall School of Music & Drama installs ground-breaking low-latency technology for free-to-view digital Autumn events season
Technology allows large-scale musical collaboration across multiple venues whilst ensuring social distancing Highlights of the online Autumn 2020 events season in the School’s 140th anniversary year include: Significant installation of...
Philadelphia’s performing arts new digital platforms
Philadelphia has a particular penchant for performing arts, with the city’s neighbourhoods showcasing some of the world’s most famous musicians, as well as being home to a vast array of classical...
The Last Night of the Proms – programme announced
In light of the recent speculation about the Last Night of the Proms, we are today announcing the programme for the concert. We very much regret the unjustified personal attacks...
What is the value of digital art? Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment lets their audience decide the price of their new digital platform, OAE Player
On Thursday 22 October 2020, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) launches a digital platform, OAE Player, which will feature over thirty new and visually stunning music performance videos including a...
English Symphony Orchestra completes first series of Post-Covid recordings and performances
The musicians of the English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) gathered for the first time since lockdown at Wyastone Concert Hall near Monmouth in July, for a series of innovative projects. Working in close...
Barbican announces new digital content
Inspired by the Barbican’s international arts programme, a curated mix of podcasts, playlists, films, videos, talks and articles enables audiences to continue to enjoy the Centre’s rich and varied programme....
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