We’re proud to announce the nominees for the 2023 BBC Music Magazine Awards, across nine categories from Chamber and Orchestral via Opera and Choral to Newcomer and Premiere. And, as every year, the list drawn up by our expert jury is as eclectic as it is enticing. To take one category atContinue readingBBC Music Magazine announces nominees for its 2023 Awards
The power of music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education
Published on Friday, 1 July, 2022 “Music is a cornerstone of the broad and balanced education that every child should receive. It touches hearts and minds, it celebrates and challenges, and it connects us and moves us…Government believes that allContinue readingThe power of music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education
69,000 jobs in UK music industry wiped out by devastating impact of Covid-19
In 2020, thousands of music industry workers were advised to retrain, or get another job, as the total economic output of the industry almost halved due to the pandemic restrictions. More than a third of jobs in the UK musicContinue reading69,000 jobs in UK music industry wiped out by devastating impact of Covid-19
Classical music snobbery strikes the wrong chord
Guardian Readers tune in to give their opinion on what can be considered ‘real’ music: In his praise of the Guardian for covering the proms, it was disappointing to see Colin Bradbury use the outmoded distinction that classical music isContinue readingClassical music snobbery strikes the wrong chord
Washington school band rehearses in pop-up tents to curb spread of COVID-19
Washington school band rehearses in pop-up tents to curb spread of COVID-19. Picture: Wenatchee World/ Ari Hoffman/Twitter By Maddy Shaw Roberts Even in pandemic times, life goes on and music finds a way… A Washington high school hasContinue readingWashington school band rehearses in pop-up tents to curb spread of COVID-19
1,200 musicians urge chancellor to save freelancers
‘We risk losing a whole generation of talent’ – 1,200 musicians urge chancellor to save freelancers Nicola Benedetti and London Symphony Orchestra sign open letter to chancellor . Picture: Getty/PA From Classic FM14th October 202 – by Maddy Shaw Roberts. ViolinistsContinue reading1,200 musicians urge chancellor to save freelancers
Some epic musical moments to make your day!
Some epic musical moments to make your day! Here’s a selection of YouTube videos that will make you laugh – for all the wrong reasons! Except the last one – ‘The Trombonaises’ playing ‘Peanut Vendor’ which is absolutely brilliant. Enjoy!
The most intensely funny fails in classical music
The most intensely funny fails in classical music! Made me laugh! From Classic FM in 2018: Awkward tuning mishaps, hilarious instrumental malfunctions, and embarrassing concert disasters – the road to musical greatness doesn’t always run smoothly… When you have noContinue readingThe most intensely funny fails in classical music
Pianist Yuja Wang issues emotional reply after critics shame her for wearing glasses on stage
Pianist Yuja Wang issues emotional reply after critics shame her for wearing glasses on stage. By Maddy Shaw Roberts from Classic FM. “Humiliated” after being detained at the airport, Yuja Wang says she delivered the recital in sunglasses to hideContinue readingPianist Yuja Wang issues emotional reply after critics shame her for wearing glasses on stage
UK cultural life ‘diminished and shackled’ by post-Brexit artist visa policy
From Classic FM: A leading composer has criticised the UK’s post-Brexit immigration laws, which will restrict the movement of EU artists to the UK, subjecting them to the same rules as their non-EU peers. The Home Office has announcedContinue readingUK cultural life ‘diminished and shackled’ by post-Brexit artist visa policy
