St Cecilia’s Day today (22nd November)
Today, on Saint Cecilia’s Day, we celebrate both the patron saint of music and the life of Benjamin Britten, who was born on this very day in 1913. To mark this occasion, Britten’s Hymn to Saint […]
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Catherine Tate to host the Doctor Who Prom
Actor, comedian and writer Catherine Tate will host the Doctor Who Prom, which makes its much-anticipated return to the BBC Proms this year. Catherine Tate is known for playing the role of Donna Noble in the […]
What’s On at Brighton Dome this Autumn
With the return of the recently refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre alongside the historic Concert Hall, Brighton Dome’s autumn season hosts an eclectic mix of inclusive, accessible events featuring acclaimed productions and artists from […]
ANJA BIHLMAIER APPOINTED PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR OF THE BBC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Anja Bihlmaier has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, starting September 2024. Anja will work closely with Adam Szabo, Director of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, to plan and deliver an ambitious […]
JONATHAN MANNERS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE BBC SINGERS
Following a competitive recruitment process, Jonathan Manners has been appointed the Director of the BBC Singers. Since 2016, Jonathan has been Producer of the group, responsible for their artistic direction and their broadcast output. Under […]
RAMBERT BRING AN EXCERPT OF PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY AND MORE TO NATIONAL THEATRE’S FREE RIVER STAGE FESTIVAL
Rambert will take over the festival’s third weekend from 19 to 21 July for an explosive celebration of dance. London’s largest free outdoor arts festival, River Stage, returns to the National Theatre for the eighth year this summer, […]
24 BBC Proms programmes to be broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer this summer
The 2024 BBC Proms season, running from Friday 19 July until Saturday 14 September, offers eight weeks of world-class music from leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from the UK and around the world. The BBC […]
BBC Proms 2024 welcomes the world’s best international and British orchestras to the Royal Albert Hall and launches more residencies across the UK
90 Proms feature over 3,000 musicians over eight weeks, including star soloists Yo-Yo Ma, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yunchan Lim, Víkingur Ólafsson, Sheku, Braimah and Isata Kanneh-Mason, and weekend festivals inBristol, Nottingham and Gateshead Friday 19 July […]
The Ivors Academy announces the appointment of Roberto Neri as Chief Executive Officer
Roberto Neri has been confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer of The Ivors Academy. He will start the role on 15th April, taking over from Interim CEO Charlie Phillips. Roberto has over 20 years’ […]
Classical music’s biggest awards announced in Manchester
The Royal Philharmonic Society Awards – ‘the biggest night in UK classical music’ (The Sunday Times) – have been presented this evening at the Royal Northern College of Music. Staged in Manchester for the first […]
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