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
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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
Royal Mint unveils Britten coin
The UK’s Royal Mint has unveiled the design for the 50p coin commissioned to mark the centenary of of the birth of composer Benjamin Britten. … Read more
Sound of the Shire: the orchestra behind The Hobbit
Movie soundtracks, island tours and inspiring young maestros – it’s all in a day’s work for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Pietari Inkinen explains how … Read more
New Zealand: Music Live
Later this year, Horomona Horo will become the first New Zealand musician to perform at WOMEX in over a decade. Taking place from 23- 27 … Read more
Comment: the lawyer who launched a concert series
Turning a labour of love into a global brand, lawyer Ian Rosenblatt’s recital series has supported the careers of many renowned performers In 1999 I … 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
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