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Overtures, arias and... tweets: The world's first Twitter opera
The libretto has been taken from the sublime to a ridiculous conclusion. Instead of a "little book" - its literal meaning – the latest, and most avant-garde, of operas will feature little "tweets".
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Stressed-out listeners turn to classical
Friday, 7 August 2009
Radio audiences are turning to the soothing properties of classical music as a means of coping with the traumas brought on by the economic downturn, gloomy weather and summer exams, according to official listening statistics released yesterday.
First airing for piece Mozart composed at the age of eight
Monday, 3 August 2009
An Austrian pianist has performed for the first time two newly-discovered pieces of work claimed to be by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, which were found where the composer once lived.
Bayreuth Festival opens with new generation of Wagners at helm
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Half-sisters take over from their father, after protracted battle to end his directorship
New Mozart works discovered
Thursday, 23 July 2009
The International Mozarteum Foundation says it has discovered two new works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
A fight at the Opera
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Lowry centre fears for its future when Royal Opera House moves north
Composer Nicholas Maw dies in US
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
One of Britain's leading composers, Nicholas Maw, best known for his symphonic work "Odyssey" and his opera based on "Sophie's Choice," has died at his US home aged 73, the BBC reported.
Cantona scores at Cannes
Monday, 18 May 2009
Former Manchester United soccer star Eric Cantona shares a spliff and some self-help advice with a middle-aged postman down on his luck in Ken Loach's new comedy "Looking for Eric."
Arianna in Creta, Academy of Ancient Music, Barbican (Rated 5/ 5 )
Monday, 18 May 2009
While Mendelssohn’s apologists struggle to hoist their man into the limelight, Handel’s chariot sails serenely through the heavens, with three ace period-instrument performances in as many days.
15 million hits later, YouTube Symphony makes live debut
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Even before they played their first note together, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra were listed as one of the world's most inspiring orchestras.
Mackerras wins BBC Music Magazine award
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Veteran conductor Sir Charles Mackerras picked up two awards at the prestigious BBC Music Magazine Awards 2009 for classical recording excellence today.
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