Duckett and Mjandana win the Voice of Black Opera competition
British singer Rachel Duckett was announced as the winner of the Voice of Black Opera (VOBO) competition earlier this week, taking home The Sir Willard … Read more
Dresden Music Festival in black and white: 2023 edition details revealed
With 63 events at 22 venues, Jan Vogler, director of the Dresden Music Festival, and his team are aiming present a varied and interesting programme … Read more
Ukrainians honoured in 2022 International Opera Awards
Two Ukrainian opera companies were celebrated for their ‘outstanding work in challenging circumstances’ at the International Opera Awards 2022 last night [28 November]. Hosted by … Read more
Ivor Novello Award winners for Classical, Jazz and Sound Art announced at 20th edition of the Ivors Composer Awards
The Ivors Academy last night [15 November] revealed the winners of 12 Ivor Novello Awards at the 20th edition of The Ivors Composer Awards, celebrating … Read more
Teenage Canadian pianist Kevin Chen wins First Prize at the 76th Concours de Genève, while Shin Kim takes Composition award
The First Prize of the 76th Concours de Genève was awarded to Canadian pianist Kevin Chen, after the Piano Final took place last night (3 … Read more
Early rising…
Chris Butler is the director of the London International Festival of Early Music (LIFEM) and the owner of the Early Music Shop, a niche retailer … Read more
Malcolm Merriweather made director of NY Phil Chorus
New York City-based conductor and baritone Malcolm J Merriweather has been appointed as the director of the New York Philharmonic Chorus. A newly-formed ensemble that … Read more
Eyes on the Prizes
In this special feature, International Arts Manager goes behind the scenes at the Azrieli Music Prizes, top awards for composers both in Canada and internationally, … Read more
End of an era: Alan Davey to step down at BBC Radio 3 and Proms
One of the most influential figures in the UK classical and art music community, Alan Davey, is to step down after eight years at the … Read more
‘The Transcendental Mixtape’: Simone Menezes’ “Metanoia”
KEVIN WHITLOCK travels to Rome for the premiere of the film element of Brazilian conductor Simone Menezes’ groundbreaking multimedia, multi-disciplinary project, Metanoia Readers of a … Read more