The UN Messenger of Peace awarded to pianist Lang Lang
Chinese pianist Lang Lang has been awarded the role of UN Messenger of Peace by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. The role was bestowed upon the pianist with a special focus on…
Ned Rorem’s 90th birthday celebration
Ned Rorem has been hailed as ‘the world’s best composer of art songs’ ,. Of course, Rorem is also known, and perhaps even better known, as a diarist. His first book, The…
Ned Rorem’s 90th birthday celebration
Ned Rorem has been hailed as ‘the world’s best composer of art songs’ ,. Of course, Rorem is also known, and perhaps even better known, as a diarist. His first book, The…
Universal Music Classics Launches “Yellow Lounge”
Originally born out of the Berlin/European club scene, “Yellow Lounge” is a classics-meets-club environment; its mission to present a new generation of vibrant artists tied to the classical tradition who break musical…
Universal Music Classics Launches “Yellow Lounge”
Originally born out of the Berlin/European club scene, “Yellow Lounge” is a classics-meets-club environment; its mission to present a new generation of vibrant artists tied to the classical tradition who break musical…
The shortlist of 2013 British Composer Awards
The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authorshas named the 39 works shortlisted for the 11th British Composer Awards, sponsored by PRS for Music in association with BBC Radio 3. On December…
Great inventors more from music lessons ?
A new study has revealed that children who are given music lessons are more likely to succeed in areas of science and problem-solving. The study, carried out by Michigan…
Traditional hymns and music To be performed at Prince George’s christening
The hymns to be performed are Breathe on Me, Breath of God and Be Thou My Vision, with anthems by Richard Popplewell (Blessed Jesu! Here we Stand) and John Rutter (The Lord…
Stradivarius violin stolen from sandwich shop to be be auctioned
The instrument will be displayed at a public viewing by the auction house, Tarisio, from 27-28 October in London. The thieves struck at a Pret a Manger café outside Euston…
Les Arts Florissants’ new label Handel
Period ensemble Les Arts Florissants are launching their own label this month, Les Arts Florissants Editions, with the release of Handel’s Belshazzar on October 28. Directed by William Christie, the recording features Allan Clayton as…