Listen classical music concerts by TV?
Does an art form that consists of sound really need to be seen at all? A strong argument for the case against is that, in most cases, TV is an…
Listen classical music concerts by TV?
Does an art form that consists of sound really need to be seen at all? A strong argument for the case against is that, in most cases, TV is an…
The BBC Proms opening its first night
With a bumper musical programme comprising something new, something familiar, a star soloist and a big relatively neglected English choral piece ideal for the Albert Hall, the BBC Proms are back fully armed…
Gustavo Dudamel’s Beethoven Symphonies 5 & 7 Hit Double Platinum
Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela have achieved double platinum sales in their home country for Fiesta, as well as gold for their recording of Beethoven’s Symphonies 5 and 7. The special discs…
The 17th century Paris mansion in which Chopin composed his Suite ravaged by fire
Chopin arrived in Paris in September 1831, using the French versions of his names and travelling with a French passport after he became a French citizen in 1835. Fire has…
The 17th century Paris mansion in which Chopin composed his Suite ravaged by fire
Chopin arrived in Paris in September 1831, using the French versions of his names and travelling with a French passport after he became a French citizen in 1835. Fire has…
Barenboim’s Wagner Ring cycle now available download through iTunes
One of the most highly anticipated events at this year’s BBC Proms – beginning this evening – is Daniel Barenboim’s complete Ring Cycle in concert featuring the Staatskapelle Berlin and soloists including Nina Stemme,…
Renée Fleming awarded from President Obama
Soprano Renée Fleming has been awarded the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal for her contributions to American music. President Obama awarded the honour yesterday in a…
Renée Fleming awarded from President Obama
Soprano Renée Fleming has been awarded the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal for her contributions to American music. President Obama awarded the honour yesterday in a…
Benjamin Britten’s ‘Roman Wall Blues’free download
NMC has released a free download of Benjamin Britten’s ‘Roman Wall Blues’, a bluesy, cabaret-style song with hints of Gershwin. The work was written to be performed as part of…