Historic literary institution London Library appoints new director
Philip Marshall has been appointed as the London Library’s new director and will take up the post in mid-September, joining from his current position as … Read more
Incorporated Society of Musicians launches #FreeMoveCreate
125-year-old institution, the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), has put a call out for support for the launch of #FreeMoveCreate, a collaborative campaign to protect … Read more
Kenneth MacMillan: A National Celebration at The Royal Opera House this autumn
Six of the UK’s leading ballet companies, Yorke Dance Project, The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet and Scottish Ballet, are … Read more
BBC Proms announces 2017 Inspire Young Composers’ Competition winners
The most promising young composing talent in the UK has been handpicked by a panel of judges comprising composers Fraser Trainer, Kerry Andrew, Charlotte Bray, … Read more
Music, art and the environment at Wonderfeel festival
This month sees the third instalment of Wonderfeel, The Netherland’s largest outdoor classical music festival, which runs from 21-23 July at Landgoed Schaep en Burgh near Hilversum. … Read more
Bloom! Free tickets released for EIF’s Standard Life Opening Event
Thousands of tickets were released this morning for Edinburgh International Festival’s (EIF’s) Standard Life Opening Event: Bloom. The epic, large-scale digital artwork charts the joyful … Read more
Copenhagen Chamber Choir Camerata wins major prize
Copenhagen Chamber Choir Camerata has won the 2017 London International A Cappella Choir Competition at St John’s Smith Square (SJSS). The choir’s performance was described … Read more
Italy and Iran come together for Riccardo Muti concerts
More than 200 Italian and Iranian musicians are coming together for two celebratory concerts on 6 and 8 July. Held in Tehran and Ravenna respectively, … Read more
Mexican embassy criticises Carmen
The Mexican embassy in Italy has criticised Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s depiction of Mexicans in its new production of Carmen. In a statement, ambassador Juan … Read more
Myung-whun Chung cleared of corruption charges
Prosecutors in Seoul have dropped corruption charges against Myung-whun Chung, former music director of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO). Chung had been accused of embezzling KRW50,000 … Read more