The 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s birth weekend
The 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s birth on Friday will trigger a festival of his music across BBC Radio 3 this weekend. A feast of live concerts will to be broadcast from…
The nation is in “grave danger of losing”, Peter Maxwell Davies slams classical music education
The composer said it was “a disgrace and a shock” that many modern school children have never heard of the likes of Mozart or Beethoven, blaming their lack of knowledge on the…
The nation is in “grave danger of losing”, Peter Maxwell Davies slams classical music education
The composer said it was “a disgrace and a shock” that many modern school children have never heard of the likes of Mozart or Beethoven, blaming their lack of knowledge on the…
Mozart’s violin exhibited and played at the museum in Salzburg
A private benefactor has gifted a violin played by Mozart when he was in Vienna to the Salzburg Mozart Foundation. The violin will now be reunited with the composer’s piano, given to…
Sony Classical signs Soprano Sonya Yoncheva
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva has signed to Sony Classical, in what is described as an ‘exclusive long-term agreement’. The announcement follows other recent signings by the label, including of tenor Jonas…
Sony Classical signs Soprano Sonya Yoncheva
Soprano Sonya Yoncheva has signed to Sony Classical, in what is described as an ‘exclusive long-term agreement’. The announcement follows other recent signings by the label, including of tenor Jonas…
Radio manufacturer Pure produces Deutsche Grammophon Edition radio
Radio manufacturer Pure has joined forces with Universal Music to produce a range of co-branded products – and the first example is the Pure Evoke Mio Deutsche Grammophon edition, a…
Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu wins Women of the Future award 2013
The Women of the Future awards, now in their eight year, celebrate successful young women in Britain today in a wide range of categories including Technology & Digital, Business and…
British Composer John Tavener’s die
Sir John Tavener has died aged 69. Tavener was best known for his works The Whale, premiered in 1968 and released on the Beatles’ Apple label, and The Protecting Veil, which was written after a…
Pianist’s practicing convicted for seven years in prison ?
A Spanish concert pianist is currently on trial after her neighbour accused her practicing regime of causing noise pollution and psychological damage. The trial in Spain is ongoing, and expected to…