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Kennedy No-Show For Classical BRITs
May 08, 2008 - Classical
There was an audible hiss in London's Albert Hall as the announcer relayed the news that Nigel Kennedy would no longer be performing at the 2008 Classical BRITs. » Full Story
Chinese Orchestra To Make Landmark Vatican Performance
May 07, 2008 - Touring | Classical
The conductor leading the China Philharmonic Orchestra in a landmark concert Wednesday at the Vatican said he feels honored to perform for the pope, saying music breaks down cultural barriers. » Full Story
Boosey Starts Internet Radio Biz
April 25, 2008 - Global | Classical | Digital and Mobile
Boosey & Hawkes has launched a Web radio service devoted to classical music. » Full Story
DEAG Acquires 75.1% Of Raymond Gubbay Ltd
April 08, 2008 - Global | Classical
DEAG Classics AG in Berlin is extending its reach in the international classical music business through a deal to buy 75.1% in British classical music concert promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. » Full Story
Prestigious Classical Brit Award For Lloyd Webber
April 08, 2008 - Classical
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will be feted with the outstanding achievement accolade when the Classical Brit Awards are handed out next month. » Full Story
Royal Opera House Strikes In't Big Screen Deal
April 04, 2008 - Global | Classical
London's Royal Opera House (ROH) has signed a deal with U.K.-based digital-cinema distributor Arts Alliance Media (AAM) and Canada's DigiScreen Corp to offer live and pre-recorded opera in cinemas across Europe for the first time. » Full Story
Bocelli, Kennedy, Brightman Perform At Classical Brits
March 31, 2008 - Global | Classical
Classical music superstars Andrea Bocelli, Nigel Kennedy and Sarah Brightman are confirmed to perform at the Classical Brit Awards 2008, to be held May 8 at London's Royal Albert Hall. » Full Story
Stott Joins Manchester Chamber Concerts Society
March 25, 2008 - Classical | Global
World-renowned concert pianist Kathryn Stott has been appointed artistic director of the Manchester Chamber Concerts Society (MCCS). » Full Story
Digital Classics DVD Migrates Online
March 19, 2008 - Classical
DCD Media-owned Digital Classics DVD is to make classical music and arts programs available online. » Full Story
Rahman To Helm Indian Symphony Orchestra
March 13, 2008 - Global | Classical
One of India's most acclaimed composers, A R Rahman, has launched the country's first fully-fledged symphony orchestra. » Full Story
Mayuko Kamio Signs To Sony BMG
March 12, 2008 - Classical
Japanese violinist Mayuko Kamio has signed a record deal with Sony BMG Masterworks and her first release is slated for the fall according to online classical Web site Gramophone. » Full Story
Classical BRITS Gets Touch Of Klass
March 06, 2008 - Global | Classical
British musician, broadcaster and TV presenter Myleene Klass is to host this year's Classical BRIT Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 8. » Full Story
Hallé Hails New Guest Conductor Stenz
February 22, 2008 - Classical | Global
The Hallé has appointed a new principal guest conductor and new assistant conductor. » Full Story
New Appointment, Funding Boost For Wigmore Hall
February 12, 2008 - Global
Iconic London chamber music venue the Wigmore Hall has named Luke Bedford as its first composer-in-residence. » Full Story
Bird Appointed Ricordi London GM
February 06, 2008 - Publishing | Classical | Global
Ricordi London, a unit of Universal Music Publishing Classical, has named Jonathon Bird GM. » Full Story
Classical Honors Handed Out At Midem Gala
January 31, 2008 - Global | Classical
Illustrious German mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig was on hand to receive the lifetime achievement honor Wednesday night at the fourth Midem Classical Awards, the final event on the international trade fair's 2008 program. » Full Story
eMusic Bolsters Classical, Jazz Roster
January 23, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Classical | Jazz
Digital entertainment retailer eMusic has bolstered its classical/jazz roster with a number of label signings including UK-based Chandos Records, Telarc and Harmonia Mundi. » Full Story
DG Download Store Impresses In First Week
December 19, 2007 - Global | Digital and Mobile | Classical
Universal Music Group's classical label Deutsche Grammophon has revealed what it declares "impressive" download figures for the week following the Nov. 28 re-launch of its Web site. » Full Story
EMI Classics Sign Teen Marvelly
December 18, 2007 - Classical | Global
EMI Classics has signed New Zealand soprano Elizabeth Marvelly to an exclusive recording deal. » Full Story
The Year In Charts 2007: An Early Peek
December 14, 2007 - Rock and Pop
Daughtry, Fergie and Akon are among the 2007 chart leaders in the 387 tallies that comprise Billboard's Year in Music & Touring issue, which is on newsstands today (Dec. 14) and online at Billboard.com and Billboard.biz. The Police earned No. 1 on the year's top tours tally. » Full Story
BBC Teams With Medici
December 10, 2007 - Global | Classical
BBC Worldwide -- the BBC's main commercial arm -- has signed an exclusive deal with producer and arts distributor Medici Arts. » Full Story
German Composer Stockhausen Dies
December 07, 2007 - Classical
Karlheinz Stockhausen, whose electronic works made him one of Germany's most important postwar composers, has died, German state broadcaster ZDF reported Friday. He was 79. » Full Story
Robey Nabs ROH Role
December 07, 2007 - Global | Classical
Leading financier Simon Robey has been elected as the new chairman of the board of trustees of the Royal Opera House (ROH), with effect from September 2008. » Full Story
Ukranian Kirill Takes Up BSO baton
December 07, 2007 - Global | Classical
The U.K.'s Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has named Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits as its new principal conductor for the 2009 season. » Full Story
Kanye, Winehouse, Foo Fighters Lead Grammy Noms
December 06, 2007 - Rock and Pop | RB Hip-Hop
Kanye West, Amy Winehouse and the Foo Fighters were among the leading Grammy contenders announced Thursday. » Full Story
 


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