Classical Music Signings February 2025
Conductors Conductor Fabien Gabel has joined Askonas Holt for management in Europe and Asia. During the 2024-25 season, his engagements include a return to the … Read more
Professional ghosting
Rebel in the arts By Grace Okereke Ghosting is a modern-day term that gained popularity in the romantic dating scene in the early 2000s and … Read more
Pass the baton February 2025
Delyana Lazarova has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Lazarova will join the orchestra in September as it begins its … Read more
Six in Sixty James Williams
Early bird or night owl? Night owl. One routine you swear by? A bowl of porridge with blueberries, chia and honey in the morning which … Read more
Calling all creators
Applications open for Pitch New Works at ISPA 2025 Lugano Congress ISPA’s Pitch New Works is now accepting applications for its upcoming session at the … Read more
The Cello Diaries: Flying high with Mr Stradivari and Mr Paganini
They say the cello’s sound is the closest to the human voice among instruments. A cello, because of its size, feels like a person, sometimes … Read more
Bachtrack reveals 2024’s busiest musicians and emerging trends
Bachtrack’s much-anticipated Annual Classical Music Statistics for 2024 has been unveiled, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the performing arts world. With 30,774 concert, opera and … Read more
Composers worldwide invited to compete for prestigious Azrieli Music Prizes
The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) has officially opened its Call for Submissions on 7 February for the 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP)—one … Read more
Exploring the future of the performing arts: Insights for 2025
As the performing arts sector navigates ongoing economic, technological and societal shifts, 2025 promises both challenges and opportunities. Leaders are integrating AI, prioritising sustainability and … Read more
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande brings virtual reality to classical music
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) is redefining the classical concert experience with the launch of Virtual Hall®, a groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) application. … Read more