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BTS ENO Breathe lullaby filming, ENO Orchestra, Soraya Mafi © Karla Gowlett, courtesy of ENO
January 28, 2021
English National Opera and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust announce national rollout of ENO Breathe programme for people recovering from COVID-19
Following the success of an initial six week pilot, English National Opera (ENO) today announces that ENO Breathe is to be rolled out nationally, beginning today. A partnership between ENO...
January 25, 2021
Becky McGlade signs with Oxford University Press
Composer Becky McGlade has signed a long-term global publishing agreement with Oxford University Press, the publisher has announced. Becky McGlade first published with OUP in Spring 2020 with choral pieces...
Mirga-Grazinyte-Tyla Photo Frans Jansen
January 22, 2021
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla extends contract with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is delighted to announce that Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla will extend her commitment to the orchestra, continuing as Osborn Music Director for an additional season until...
Vasily Petrenko. Photograph by Mark McNulty
January 14, 2021
Vasily Petrenko appointed as new artistic director of the state Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia ‘Evgeny Svetlanov’ from September 2021
It has been announced that the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has approved the appointment of Vasily Petrenko as Artistic Director of the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of...
October 24, 2020
Town Hall Symphony Hall awarded £2.53 million from Culture Recovery Fund
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra return to Symphony Hall Birmingham  The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is to return to Symphony Hall Birmingham, as its...
October 23, 2020
The Orchestra Now Announces Two Additional Symphonic Concerts
TO BE LIVESTREAMED AS PART OF ITS FALL SEASON ON NOVEMBER 1 AND 14, 2020 STAY TŌNED, The Orchestra’s New Digital Platform, Has Featured More Than 60 Audio and Video Streams Since...
Arvo-Part-by-Kaupo-Kikkas
September 11, 2020
Celebrating the birthday today of composer Arvo Pärt who is 85 today.
Here is a video of award-winning Amy Dickson's arrangement of Spiegel im Spiegel, written by Arvo Pärt in 1978.
September 11, 2020
Gramophone reveals top three recordings in 10 categories for Gramophone Awards 2020
Gramophone today reveals the 30 recordings which have made it through to the final round of the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2020. The Awards celebrate outstanding recordings of the past year, as...
steinway ©kirsten mcternan
September 10, 2020
24 Steinway Pianos Delivered in One Morning: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Becomes Europe’s First Steinway Exclusive Conservatoire
24 brand new All Steinway pianos came together in the Carne foyer of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama this morning to perform a new work simply called 24...
O2 Institute Birmingham March 2018 credit Dr Patrycja Rozbicka Birmingham Live Music Project
September 10, 2020
Rule of six could sound ‘death knell’ for many in live music sector – academic and industry experts
Further restrictions around social gatherings alongside new requirements for night-time economy businesses could sound the death knell for an already under threat live music venues, clubs and event sector, a...
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