Hi,
I’m Colin Anderson, a writer on music and the editor of Classical Source.
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Sphinx Virtuosi to Partner with the Minnesota Orchestra in Concerts June 2-4.
Ensemble to perform works by Xavier Foley and Alberto Ginastera; Sphinx Virtuosi musicians will then merge with the orchestra to perform works by Mendelssohn and Jaakko Kuusisto conducted by Music Director Osmo Vänskä Concert on Friday, June 3 to be livestreamed...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra announces robust summer 2022 programming.
June 30 – July 3: Salute to America at Greenfield Village in partnership with The Henry Ford Summer Sessions outdoor programming continues in DSO’s Sosnick Courtyard, plus performances at Orchestra Hall and community venues Special musical experiences...
Winners of The Ivors 2022 announced.
At a ceremony in London today, the winners of this year's Ivor Novello Awards have been announced.Dave was crowned Songwriter of the Year. Having dropped the surprise Top 10 single Titanium in 2021, Dave’s second album We’re All...
Royal Opera House announces biggest Cinema Season ever.
13 productions, including three world premieres, broadcast to a cinema near you A truly international roster of talent, including Danielle de Niese and Juan Diego Flórez Booking from Friday 1 July 2022 The Royal Opera House is delighted to...
Sad news: composer Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, known as Vangelis, has died at the age of 79. Video of Chariots of Fire theme music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a-HfNE3EIo
Presteigne Festival | 25-30 August 2022.
After two years of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Presteigne Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary in late August. With an international reputation for the commissioning of important new work and the support of young generation performers and...
Anthony Roth Costanzo to be Honored at New-York Historical Society’s Annual History Makers Gala on October 6, 2022.
New York, NY—May 19, 2022—The New-York Historical Society will present the 2022 History Makers Award to opera superstar, arts innovator, and civic leader Anthony Roth Costanzo for his achievements in the performing arts and for his activism. The gala will take place...
Martin Graham steps down as Chairman of Longborough Festival Opera.
Having recently celebrated his 80th birthday, Martin Graham, founder of Longborough Festival Opera, is stepping down from the Board which he has chaired for over 20 years. Martin will retain his close interest in the season’s performances and Lizzie Graham will...
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan present their 2022/23 season.
Highlights: Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan’s second season with the orchestra includes soloists such as Daniel Barenboim, a concert performance of Puccini’s Gianni Schicci with Sir Bryn Terfel together with singers from the European Opera Centre.Later this...