The Benedetti Foundation launches new Youth Ambassador Programme

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Gramophone

Aimed at 15-18 year-olds, the programme will offer an insight into what a career in music can look like

St Paul's Cathedral introduces girl choristers

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
| Choir and Organ

Two girls join the St Paul's Cathedral Choir as full members for the first time in its history

The composer Alexander Knaifel has died at the age of 80

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Friday, June 28, 2024
| Gramophone

Alexander Knaifel was one of the most prominent Russian composers of his generation

The internationally renowned conductor James Loughran has died aged 92

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
| Gramophone

The Glasgow born conductor was the first Brit to be appointed principal of a major German orchestra

Genesis Sixteen announce new cohort

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Monday, June 24, 2024
| Choir and Organ

The Sixteen’s young artist programme reveals their 14th selection of singers

Winner of Royal Overseas League Music Competition announced

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
| Opera Now

The gold medal-winner is the first singer to take home the prize in eleven years

Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques announce 2024/25 Season

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
| Opera Now

The upcoming season will feature a number of productions including 'L’Opera Seria' at La Scala and 'Ifigenia in Aulide' at Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival

Scottish Opera form partnership with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
| Opera Now

The partnership will focus on the therapeutic benefits of song for those living with Stroke symptoms

National Opera Studio announces new Young Artists

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
| Opera Now

The opera training centre’s programme has a new 2024/25 cohort

Composer, John Rutter knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
| Choir and Organ

The 78 year-old composer was previously given a CBE in 2007 for services to music

Guildhall Session Orchestra announces summer programme

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Monday, June 17, 2024
| Gramophone

The ensemble, comprised of Guildhall alumni will present three performances with renowned artists and collaborators

150-year-old organ restored to its former glory

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Monday, June 17, 2024
| Choir and Organ

The Victorian church organ was restored to working order in 2012 but the design and decoration remained to be completed

Martyn Brabbins to join Malmö Symphony Orchestra as chief conductor

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Friday, June 14, 2024
| Opera Now

Previous music director of English National Opera takes on a new role in Sweden

London first film music festival announced

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
| Gramophone

The capital’s first annual festival devoted to the music of film, TV and games is in association with BFI

Manchester Collective announces new Co-Artistic Director

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
| Gramophone

Working alongside the existing Artistic Director and Co-Founder, they will continue to shape the ensemble’s artistic programme