Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha wins Song Prize at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021
- Friday, June 18, 2021
27-year-old soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, from South Africa, has been named the winner of...
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Shortlist for Scottish Awards for New Music revealed
- Friday, June 18, 2021
The winners will be announced at the 2021 Scottish Awards for New Music ceremony on 7 July, streamed...
Edward Gardner extends contract with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
- Thursday, June 17, 2021
Gardner will stay with the orchestra for one additional year, until 2024.
Watch: New composition celebrates 10th anniversary of South Downs National Park
- Thursday, June 17, 2021
The piece was recorded by Ed Hughes, professor of composition at the University of Sussex, alongside...
Government not doing enough to help musicians overcome touring issues, says public
- Thursday, June 17, 2021
A poll conducted by UK Music has revealed that the public are of the opinion that the government...
Home appliances brand LG Signature named corporate partner of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The partnership comes as the orchestra prepares for its 75th anniversary.
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Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE is founder and artistic director of the Chineke! Foundation, which gives a...
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Empowering transgender voices through singing
- Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Alexander Pullinger outlines some of the barriers that transgender people face in singing with...
Performing without a conductor: liberation or illusion?
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Performing without a conductor has become fashionable, writes Leon Bosch. But is it the democratic...
Just 11% of classical music board members are ethnically diverse
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The classical music world is beginning to address its diversity problem on stage, but there is work...
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Music, medicine, and healing: Inside the World Doctors' Orchestra
The world is thanking its doctors like never before, as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc. Jon...
Matter of sax: Jess Gillam on her career so far
She's released an album on Decca Classics, and performed a major Royal Albert Hall concert, so the...
The struggle for vulnerability: why classical musicians feel afraid to speak out
Hattie Butterworth, cellist and recent conservatoire graduate, outlines some of the reasons why...
Why do we sing?
The benefits of singing are well documented, but studies are increasingly revealing it to have...
4 tips for returning to performance
With concert halls open once again, many musicians will be returning to regular performances. Here...
Contemporary music for the socially conscious: Red Note Ensemble
Red Note Ensemble brings contemporary music to communities in Scotland and beyond. Susan Nickalls...