New outreach project marks 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death

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Monday, August 14, 2023
| Choir and Organ

The initiative takes Byrd’s 1588 ‘Reasons to Sing’ manifesto as a stimulus for exploring why individuals sing and the human desire to express emotions through music-making

Introducing the October 2023 issue of International Piano, featuring Lukas Geniušas

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Friday, September 29, 2023
| International Piano

Lukas Geniušas: recording the original version of Rachmaninov’s First Piano Sonata | Glenn Gould: reappraising a divisive but hugely influential pianist

Choir & Organ: introducing the November/December 2023 issue

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Friday, October 13, 2023
| Choir and Organ

Tenor Ryland Davies has died age 80

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
| Opera Now

Making his professional and Glyndebourne debut at 21, he championed the character roles of Mozart and Rossini

New Echo Members

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Friday, November 10, 2023
| Choir and Organ

The Swedish village of Lövstabruk has become an associate member of European Cities of Historic Organs

A third of musicians experience poor mental health

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Monday, November 27, 2023
| Opera Now

Results from the first musicians' census are in

Decca Classics signs mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina  

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Friday, January 26, 2024
| Gramophone

Decca Classics announces exclusive new signing with Aigul Akhmetshina

Video of the Day: Ruby Hughes & Manchester Collective perform Mahler

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
| Gramophone

Celebrating the soprano's new album 'End of my Days' in collaboration with Manchester Collective

Jane Irwin named Head of Vocal Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
| Opera Now

International soprano heads the vocal department of the Glasgow-based music college

St John's Voices to be axed

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
| Choir and Organ

The Cambridge college-based choir is to be abolished, with director of music Graham Walker losing his post

Three Choirs Festival CEO to step down after summer festival

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Monday, April 15, 2024
| Gramophone

Alexis Paterson leaves the organisation after eight years in the role

Incident at the CBSO sparks debate over whether or not phones should be welcome at classical concerts

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Friday, May 3, 2024
| Gramophone

Tenor soloist clashes with audience following the orchestra's latest policy change

Grange Park Opera announces new Ring Cycle to begin in 2026

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Monday, May 20, 2024
| Opera Now

The Surrey-based opera company will stage a complete Ring Cycle over four years

London Piano Festival announces 2024 lineup

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
| International Piano

The ninth annual festival will feature performances by its founders and other notable talents