Classical music on film
Moonrise Kingdom: Britten’s Noye’s Fludde Wes Anderson’s quirky film about two young misfits who run away together also serves as an homage to the music of Benjamin Britten (whose centenary the…
BBC Radio 3 changed the broadcasts for budget cuts
Among the major changes will be the introduction of live classical concerts on weekends with ‘Live in Concert’. There will also be a new film music programme presented by film…
Who would hear the classical music on Voyager spacecraft?
Launched in 1977, Voyager was sent to study the outer planets, and has now travelled further than anyone or anything in history. It’s so far away it takes 17 hours…
Joan Matabosch replaces Gerard Mortier appointed artistic director of Teatro Real
He replaces Gerard Mortier, former director of Paris Opera and the Salzburg Festival, who is currently receiving treatment for cancer. This is a six-year term with immediate effect, initially expected to…
Minnesota Orchestra’s locked contract extends the deadline
Back in May the conductor set a deadline of September 9 for the restart of rehearsals – both for a recording session for BIS and a November Sibelius residency in…
Minnesota Orchestra’s locked contract extends the deadline
Back in May the conductor set a deadline of September 9 for the restart of rehearsals – both for a recording session for BIS and a November Sibelius residency in…
The nominations list of Classic BRITs
Female Artist of the Year Alison Balsom Sound The Trumpet (Warner Classics) Joyce DiDonato Drama Queens (Erato) Nicola Benedetti The Silver Violin (Decca) Male Artist of the Year Daniel Barenboim…
Is this Mozart’s earliest portrait ?
This painting, painted around 1762, known as the Fruhstorfer Mozart, measures 49cm x 37cm and bears some similarities to other well-known portraits of the composer. Painted in 1763, the next oldest painting is the…
Is this Mozart’s earliest portrait ?
This painting, painted around 1762, known as the Fruhstorfer Mozart, measures 49cm x 37cm and bears some similarities to other well-known portraits of the composer. Painted in 1763, the next oldest painting is the…
Six young musicians announced as BBC Radio 3 2013 New Generation Artists
BBC Radio 3 has announced its 2013 New Generation Artists – six young musicians that the station believes have the potential to be the next classical stars. Now in its…