The best new classical albums this week (April 28, 2023)
- Friday, April 28, 2023
Discover new recordings of CPE Bach's violin sonatas, Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra, English lute songs and more
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Editor's Choice: May 2023 | The best new classical recordings
- Friday, April 14, 2023
Compelling Gesualdo Madrigals from Les Arts Florissants and Paul Agnew, Klaus Mäkelä's Rite of Spring in Paris and Michael Spyres's ‘Contra-Tenor’ are among the best new classical releases this month
Wigmore Hall launches £1 ticket scheme for family concerts
- Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Announcement made at 2023/24 season launch
Apple Music Classical released today: an app designed specifically for exploring classical music
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Apple Music Classical offers an experience tailored for the classical music listener
James Bowman, much-loved countertenor, has died aged 81
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Major musical partnerships included with both Benjamin Britten and David Monrow
Decca to release 20-episode Rachmaninov podcast series
- Friday, March 24, 2023
Listen to a forthcoming episode here featuring pianist Hélène Grimaud
The BBC Singers’ closure has been suspended
- Friday, March 24, 2023
BBC to explore 'alternative funding models', while choir to appear at the Proms
Hyperion Records bought by Universal
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The British independent record label Hyperion Records becomes part of the same company as DG and Decca
Stephen Layton to leave Trinity College Cambridge
- Friday, March 10, 2023
Conductor stepping down after 17 successful years to pursue guest-conducting career
Britten Sinfonia launches £1m appeal in wake of Arts Council cuts
- Friday, March 10, 2023
World-leading composers, singers and instrumentalists lend their support in campaign video
Apple Music launches a new standalone app for classical music: Apple Music Classical
- Thursday, March 9, 2023
Apple Music Classical will offer access to the world’s largest classical music catalogue with over five million tracks
Letter condemning BBC Singers closure signed by conductors from across BBC ensembles
- Thursday, March 9, 2023
Petition also launched to save the BBC Singers
BBC Singers to be closed by broadcaster
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The BBC to also cut salaried posts at its English orchestras by 20 per cent
Daniel Harding named new Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Music Director
- Monday, March 6, 2023
A partnership between Deutsche Grammophon and the orchestra has also been announced
The film-maker Christopher Nupen has died
- Monday, February 20, 2023
Born September 30, 1934; died February 19, 2023
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