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Marin Alsop appointed as Philadelphia Orchestra's principal guest conductor
Succeeding Nathalie Stutzmann in the role, Alsop will begin her tenure during the Philadelphia Orchestra's tour of Japan later this year.
Royal Shakespeare Company to present new play about Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst
'Ben and Imo' began life as a play for BBC Radio 3, but has been reworked for its stage debut with the RSC, outlining the creative relationship between the two composers
Ludwig Göransson wins Golden Globe for Best Original Score with Oppenheimer
The Golden Globes have previously nominated Göransson in this category, but this is the first time the Swedish composer has taken home the award
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Igor Levit: new Mendelssohn album reacts to October 7 attacks on Israel and rise in anti-Semitism
A response to the rise in anti-Semitism, pianist Igor Levit's new album contains a selection of Mendelssohn's ‘Songs without Words’
English National Opera to move to Manchester
A year after being told by the Arts Council that it must leave London, English National Opera says it will move to Greater Manchester
New Christmas carols: three new carols get world premiere in London
Composed by Ben Morales Frost, the three brand new carols all get world premieres at London's Cadogan Hall in December 2023
David Pickard to step down as BBC Proms director
David Pickard will stand down in 2024 after nine adventurous years with BBC Proms, featuring visits from many leading musicians and ensembles
2023 Ivors Classical Awards go to John Rutter, Hannah Kendall, Thomas Adès, Dobrinka Tabakova and more
John Rutter, Tansy Davies and Matthew Herbert all received Gift of the Academy Awards
BBC Young Musician 2024 opens for entries
The much-loved biennial search for the UK’s most promising classical musical performers is open for entries for its 2024 competition
Royal Albert Hall 'completed' with statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
King Charles unveils permanent statue of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Albert Hall
New biopic of Czech composer Jozef Mysliveček to be screened in London
Screened as part of London's Made in Prague festival, the film Il Boemo celebrates the life of Josef Mysliveček, a Czech composer who was admired by Mozart but forgotten by history
Dartington Summer School and Festival on hold, director resigns
Future plans for the music summer school and festival are under review, and artistic director Sara Mohr-Pietsch has stood down
BBC Radio 3 listening figures up 17 per cent year-on-year
The UK classical music station now boasts more than 2 million listeners per week, according to data released by RAJAR
2023 Ivors Classical Awards: more than 30 composers nominated
Thomas Adès, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Joby Talbot, Hannah Kendall and Dobrinka Tabakova are among the 2023 Ivor Novello Award nominees
World Mental Health Day: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s flagship Music and Health Programme celebrates 15 years
The RLPO's Music & Health programme uses music to promote wellbeing and improve participants' mental and physical health
New documentary about Fanny Mendelssohn to be released in cinemas
Dartmouth Films will release Sheila Hayman’s feature film Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn on 27 October throughout the UK
Julian Lloyd Webber calls for end to one-to-one music tuition
The British cellist recommends teaching in groups after Royal College of Music professor is suspended following allegations
London Philharmonic Orchestra introduces cheaper tickets for younger audiences
The LPO Under 30s scheme invites younger audiences to experience live orchestral music for less, with ticket prices never exceeding £20
Baroque Virtual Sessions: online sessions with Rachel Podger, Alina Ibragimova and more
Violinist Rachel Podger will deliver two online masterclasses as part of this year's Baroque Virtual Sessions from the Benedetti Foundation
Bristol Beacon announces its new season following five-year closure
The new season at Bristol Beacon includes performances from both home-grown and international orchestras
Choral composer John Rutter receives Ivors Academy Fellowship
Rutter joins a list of 24 Fellows, including John Adams, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Judith Weir CBE and Sting
Lammermuir Festival: Open Letter to Creative Scotland signed by Nicola Benedetti, Sean Shibe and hundreds more
Nicola Benedetti, Sean Shibe, Steven Osborne and Sir James MacMillan are among those objecting to the withdrawal of financial support
Audiences want more modern concert experience, says RPO survey
Shorter concerts, advance digital programmes and more informal dress codes were among the most popular suggested innovations