Deutscher Orchestertag promotes healthy musicians
Health – both individual and institutional – will be top of the agenda at this year’s Deutscher Orchestertag conference in Berlin. Now in its 11th … Read more
Orchestras should be ‘mothers of invention’
Invoking the rockstar sensibilities of Frank Zappa, broadcaster and journalist Tom Service has said orchestras should act as ‘mothers of invention’. Delivering the keynote address … Read more
Networking platform links music community
Hello Stage, a brand new networking platform launched this month, promises to connect the classical music world. Developed by Bernhard Kerres, former artistic director and … Read more
HKCO builds bridges in Russia
Following a successful run of concert dates at venues across Russia, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has emphasised its commitment to fostering cultural exchange between … Read more
CBSO rehearsal space to be transformed
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s rehearsal space is to undergo a major upgrade next year. Set in Birmingham’s cultural quarter, the CBSO Centre has … Read more
New festive app from Naxos
Naxos has announced the launch of a new Christmas advent calendar app. Available for download in December for Android and iPhone, the festive app will … Read more
Inflatable concert hall brings music to Japan
A mobile concert hall has brought music and hope to people suffering from the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Japan in 2011. Designed by … Read more
British Composer Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2013 British Composer Awards has been announced. A total of 39 works have been nominated across 13 categories, including Chamber, Vocal, … Read more
New building for Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
A prestigious school for young musicians is to undergo an extensive renovation that will see its current 1800m2 building almost double. It will require a … Read more
Latest artist management signings
Rayfield Allied management has announced a string of new signings this month: the Russian chamber group Borodin Quartet; violinist and conductor Augustin Dumay; the British composer … Read more