Generation of young musicians celebrate Armenia’s Independence Day
Hundreds of young musicians from across Armenia will come together this month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the country’s independence. The musicians, who hail … Read more
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10 reasons why Generation Y aren’t rushing to classical music events
Ravers and classical music concertgoers have more in common than you’d imagine, writes Maria Roberts. Though you’ll need some novel ideas to get them into … Read more
Russia, Spain and Belgium come together for 10th Zurich International Orchestra Series
Famed London concert venue Cadogan Hall is readying itself to present 16 concerts, performed by 11 international orchestras, supported by a stellar cast of conductors and … Read more
How the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain is bridging the music education divide
The demise of the European Union Youth Orchestra after 40 years of good work hit the headlines hard this month. Here National Youth Orchestra of … Read more
RNCM to install world’s largest BOXY modular studio for its students
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has announced plans to transform its former Studio Theatre into a state-of-the-art rehearsal and recording area by fitting … Read more
Oxford University Press announces new head of repertoire promotion
OUP has announced the appointment of Jenny Wegg to the position of Head of Repertoire promotion in its music department. Wegg was previously senior promotion manager at … Read more
SemperOpernball lights up Dresden nightlife
Dresden’s eccentric and excessive SemperOpernball is taking place tonight at the city’s celebrated opera house. The glitzy fundraising gala features celebrity hosts, dancing debutantes and … Read more
Berklee and Boston Conservatory combine
Berklee and Boston Conservatory have merged to form one of the world’s top training centres for music, theatre and dance. It follows a successful six-month … Read more
Ma Place est Dans la Salle unites French theatres against terrorism
Theatres across France have united for a day of solidarity on 18 December under the banner #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle [My place is in the performance halls]. The … Read more
Online music lessons launched for rural England
A new approach to music education has launched in five rural areas of England. Connect: Resound will see music education hubs created in Cornwall, Cumbria, … Read more