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17 April, 2023

22 Singers Advance to Quarter-Finals of Ninth Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Contest, Featuring Italian-Australian Mezzo Rebecca Gulinello

Twenty-two singers have made it to the quarter-final circular of the ninth Elizabeth Connell Prize, the final of which takes […]

17 April, 2023

American Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen Shines in New Album: Richard Strauss's Vier letzte Lieder and Capriccio

Sony Classical International proudly announces the second solo album by American soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen. Presenting works of Richard Strauss’s later […]

16 April, 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 […]

16 April, 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 […]

16 April, 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 […]

15 April, 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 […]

15 April, 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 […]

15 April, 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 […]

14 April, 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, […]

14 April, 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 […]

14 April, 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, […]

13 April, 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 […]

13 April, 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 […]

13 April, 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 […]

12 April, 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 […]

12 April, 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, […]

12 April, 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 […]

11 April, 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 […]

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