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August 24, 2020
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...
August 22, 2020
Subsidiary association of the Friends of the Salzburg Festival to be founded
In France, a subsidiary association of the Friends of the Salzburg Festival is about to be founded, in time for the 100-year anniversary of the Salzburg Festival. “Les Amis Français...
August 22, 2020
Live music returns to Leeds Town Hall with the Orchestra of Opera North
A milestone on the city’s return from lockdown and the resumption of performance nationwide, the first concert of live music at Leeds Town Hall will be a programme of Mendelssohn, Schubert and...
August 21, 2020
Boosey & Hawkes Signs Composer Ana Sokolović
Boosey & Hawkes is proud to announce the signing of Serbian-Canadian composer Ana Sokolović to its renowned roster. The Belgrade-born, Montreal-based composer has distinguished herself internationally through her imaginative, rhythm-driven compositions that...
August 21, 2020
Benedetti Foundation announces September activity
Virtual Mini Sessions continue for students, teachers and adults First ever Virtual Chamber Music Sessions in partnership with  Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective The Virtual Mini Sessions, presented by the Benedetti Foundation, were...
August 20, 2020
Autumn at the Academy – over 60 performances to be livestreamed from the Royal Academy of Music
The Academy’s entire Autumn season of over 60 concerts will be livestreamed and available for free on the Academy’s YouTube channel and website from 25 September 2020. Highlights include: Edward...
August 20, 2020
Conductor John Andrews Back on Podium with The Grange Festival
With a track record of strong work and positive press reviews, conductor John Andrews is back in demand with live appearances to be given at The Grange Festival in Hampshire later this month.  21...
August 20, 2020
Prestigious university status awarded to Professor Julian Lloyd Webber in recognition of his successful tenure at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Julian Lloyd Webber will step down from his role as Principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire next month, following a five-year period during which time he has overseen the move...
Barbican
August 20, 2020
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....
August 19, 2020
Final two titles announced for Glyndebourne open house
Glyndebourne has announced the final two opera titles in its virtual festival, Glyndebourne Open House - Purcell’s The Fairy Queen and Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (pictured). Since it launched on 24 May, Glyndebourne...
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