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April 16, 2023

The La Maestra International Female Conductors' Contest Returns with Third Edition: Young Talents, Renowned Judges, and an Exciting Finale in Paris

The La Maestra International Female Conductors’ Contest has brought to the fore youthful talents such as laureates Rebecca Tong and […]

April 16, 2023

The Danish String Quartet's Prism V: A New Framing of Elderly Works in Classical Programming

The Danish String Quartet (DSQ) comprises violinists Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen and Frederik Øland, violist Asbjørn Nørgaard, and cellist Fredrik Schøyen […]

April 16, 2023

Laura Canning appointed as new Common Director & CEO of Opera North

Opera North’s Board of Trustees today announces the appointment of Laura Canning as its new Common Director & CEO. Laura […]

April 15, 2023

Ay li lu: A New Choral Composition by Swedish Jewish Composer Jacob Mühlrad Premieres in Vancouver, Infused with Traditional Yiddish Lullabies and Mathematical Chants

A new choral composition based on traditional Yiddish lullabies recently had its world premiere in Vancouver, Canada. Its Swedish Jewish […]

April 15, 2023

Professional Pianist Greg Anderson Returns to Stillwater Area High School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Orchestra Program

Professional pianist Greg Anderson first played Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in Celsius Major, Opus fifty-six, Movement I for then-Stillwater Area High […]

April 15, 2023

Global Music Icons Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Andrea Bocelli Announced for King Charles III's Coronation Concert: A Star-Studded Celebration of Love, Respect, and Optimism.

Global music stars Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli are among the first stars to be announced for King […]

April 14, 2023

BBC Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra, and BBC Philharmonic: Alternative Funding Solutions Explored Amid Plans for 20% Reduction in Full-Time Posts

Following plans for a twenty percent slice in full-time posts at the BBC Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic, […]

April 14, 2023

The Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition Celebrates the Works of Carl Nielsen through String and Wind Quartets

The Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition, which will be hosted in Copenhagen between April twelve and sixteen, celebrates the […]

April 14, 2023

Musical Tribute to Late Countertenor Max Riebl to be Held at Melbourne's Chapel Off Chapel

Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel will host a tribute to the late countertenor Max Riebl, who died of cancer, aged thirty, […]

April 13, 2023

British Pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen Joins HarrisonParrott for Global Representation

Pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen has recently signed with HarrisonParrott for worldwide management and representation. Having studied with Joan Havill and […]

April 13, 2023

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's 2023-24 Season: A Collaborative and Audience-Focused Lineup

While most orchestras keep their leaders front and center, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra operates on more of a cooperative […]

April 13, 2023

The Berliner Philharmoniker Becomes Patrons of Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine: Strengthening Musical Ties and Supporting Artistic Opportunities

The Berliner Philharmoniker will become patrons of the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine with immediate […]

April 12, 2023

Iphigénie en Tauride Takes the Stage: Gluck's Masterpiece Revived at Opéra Comédie de Montpellier

It seems that Iphigénie en Tauride, one of Gluck‘s grand masterpieces, is enjoying a revival. After several fine productions, it's […]

April 12, 2023

Valter Dešpalj: A Life of Musical Mastery and Pedagogical Influence

Born in Zadar, Croatia in one thousand nine hundred forty-seventh, Valter Dešpalj was the first cellist in his musical family, […]

April 12, 2023

Tibor Varga International Violin Competition 2023: Discovering New Talents and Awarding Up to 39,000CHF in Prizes!

Organized by the Fondation Sion Violon Musique, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, in Sion, Valais, is open, without distinction […]

April 11, 2023

Chevalier: The Forgotten "Black Mozart" Who Outplayed Mozart in a Violin Duel" - A Film Exploring the Talents of Joseph Bologne and the Modern Twist on Classical Music

Composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, should've been as well-known as Mozart — except he wasn’t. Stephen Williams‘ new film […]

April 11, 2023

Unfiltered Music Festival returns to Fotografiska New York, showcasing contemporary classical music in a stunning space

Fotografiska NY will present the second annual Unfiltered Music Festival, featuring some of the most vital and accomplished names in […]

April 11, 2023

Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 Voted Britain's Favorite Classical Music on Composer's 150th Anniversary

Russian-born composer Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No two has been voted Britain’s favourite piece of classical music for the first time […]

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