Evgeny Kissin re-signs with Deutsche Grammophon
After a 25-year separation Evgeny Kissin has re-signed with Deutsche Grammophon. The Russian child prodigy-turned-adult superstar will release a new album of Beethoven pieces in … Read more
All change at Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland (OperaQ) has appointed Sandra Willis as executive director. It follows the news that general manager Russell Mitchell will leave the company at the … Read more
Classical music gets its own streaming service
A new streaming service aims to offer a Spotify-like experience for fans of classical music. Primephonic launched on 14 June with more than 100,000 classical … Read more
Catriona Morison wins BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
Mezzo soprano Catriona Morison has won the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition 2017. The 31-year-old Scot overcame a strong field to take home … Read more
Marin Alsop co-curates new festival
Marin Alsop has co-curated a new festival of new music alongside cellist Inbal Segev. The New Music Festival runs from 13 – 15 July in … Read more
ISPA at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is pairing up with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) to deliver a series of professional development sessions … Read more
BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 finalists announced
Soprano Louise Alder has qualified for the final round of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017. Adler performed pieces by Handel, Massenet and Stravinsky … Read more
The Cliburn enters final round
Just six pianists remain as the Fifteenth Van International Piano Competition heads into its final found. The competitors have come through three gruelling recitals so … Read more
Mumbai dancer could be the next Misty Copeland
A ballet dancer from Mumbai is raising money to study in New York City through a crowd funding campaign. Amir Shan has been offered a … Read more
Irish theatre’s gender disparity problem
According to a new report, Irish theatres that receive higher levels of public funding have lower levels of female representation in their productions. Commissioned by activist … Read more