Sydney Symphony and Emirates renew contract
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has renewed its sponsorship deal with Emirates from next year, with 2014 marking 12 years of collaboration between the orchestra and … Read more
Classical:NEXT unveils 2014 jury
An international group of arts professionals from across the classical sector have been chosen to be part of Classical:NEXT’s 2014 jury. The five jury members … Read more
Stanislav Khristenko wins grand prize at Cleveland Competition
After a rigorous selection process, Russian pianist Stanislav Khristenko took the top title at this year’s Cleveland International Piano Competition. The event’s final stages saw … Read more
Kuhmo festival unveils 2014 theme
This year’s Kuhmo Chamber Music festival attracted audiences of more than 36,000. Working under the theme 20th Century Masters, the Finnish event took place from … Read more
Bordoli premieres work at St Paul’s Cathedral
Composer Samuel Bordoli will premiere his new site-specific piece at St Paul’s Cathedral on 12 July. Live Music Sculpture 3: St Paul’s Cathedral, which was written … Read more
Musicians launch accessible online competition
Two young musicians are attempting to shake up the traditional competition model with a new accessible contest that takes place entirely online. The World Competition, … Read more
Conference debates music and war
The complex relationship between music and war will be examined this month at during two-day conference at the City of London Festival. Musicians, art therapists, … Read more
Cameron Carpenter signs to Sony Classical
Sony Classical has signed organist Cameron Carpenter on a multi-album contract, with his debut record set for release in 2014. Lauded for his technical ability … Read more
Kazushi Ono takes top job in Tokyo
Japanese conductor Kazushi Ono has been named the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra’s next music director, beginning in April 2015 and coinciding with the orchestra foundation’s … Read more
Chetham’s appoints new assistant head of strings
Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, UK, has named Owen Cox as new assistant head of strings, beginning in September 2013. Cox will succeed Cathy … Read more