National Theatre Wales Receives 100% Cut from Arts Council of Wales
National Theatre Wales has had its funding completely cut in the latest Wales funding review.
UK Regional Classical Music News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in UK Regional.
BBC Young Composer 2023 Winners Announced
In March, the BBC invited young music-makers of all technical abilities, musical backgrounds and styles from across the UK to enter a composition for the BBC Young Composer competition.
New English Ballet Theatre Presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT Tour In Essex and London
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT, featuring music by prog-rock legends GENESIS and new works by contemporary choreographers.
Anna Clyne Appointed Composer in Association of the BBC Philharmonic
Anna Clyne will compose three new scores for the BBC Philharmonic in her new role as Composer in Association.
Hannah Waddingham Withdrew From BBC Prom in Support of SAG-AFTRA Strike
Hannah Waddingham stepped down from presenting a special BBC Prom, in support of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
Hannah Waddingham to Present FANTASY, MYTHS AND LEGENDS PROM at the Royal Albert Hall
Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Hannah Waddingham will present an evening of orchestral works from film, television and gaming, from titles including Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft.
Review: BBC PROMS AT SAGE GATESHEAD: SELF ESTEEM & ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA, Sage Gateshead
I like my orchestral music organised around Northern talent.
Sage Gateshead to Host Big Bruckner Weekend in March 2024
Sage Gateshead has announced plans for its Big Bruckner Weekend, an epic immersion into the music of the Austrian composer on his 200th anniversary.
Anna-Maria Helsing Appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra
Anna-Maria Helsing has been appointed Chief Conductor of BBC Concert Orchestra.
John Rutter to Lead Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at Bath Abbey
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music at Bath Abbey on Tuesday 27 Jun 2023 at 7:30pm.
The Philharmonia Orchestra and Esa-Pekka Salonen Release The Orchestra App for iPhone
Wise Music Group, Classical Apps, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the Philharmonia Orchestra have announced the release of The Orchestra for iPhone.
The Musicians' Union in Urgent Talks with BBC Over Job Cuts
The MU is in urgent talks with the BBC to save musicians’ jobs following the corporation’s proposals to cut employed posts across BBC Singers and three orchestras.
BBC to Close the BBC Singers as Part of New Strategy for Classical Music
The BBC has announced it is to close the BBC Singers in order to invest more widely in the future of choral singing across the UK, working with a wide range of choral groups alongside launching a major choral development programme for new talent.
Review: GODS OF THE GAME, Grange Park Opera
Football opera land perfectly between the Women's Euros and the Men's World Cup finding plenty of common ground to delight fans of both art forms
Pianist Ethan Loch, From Glasgow, Is The BBC Young Musician 2022 Keyboard Winner
17-year-old pianist Ethan Loch, from Glasgow, has won the Keyboard Final of BBC Young Musician 2022 and will progress through to the Grand Final of the competition.
Joe O'Neill Leaves Shakespeare's Globe To Take Up Post Of Managing Director At Nevill Holt Opera
Joe O'Neill will take up the post of Managing Director at Nevill Holt Opera this September, succeeding Annie Lydford who moves onto be Chief Executive at The Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Pentabus Announces 2022 Season Featuring New Commissions and More
Today Pentabus announced their 2022 Season which features a new commission touring in the autumn, the return of Pentabus Young Writers live production and three new digital projects.
Broadwick Live And LWE Partner Up For The Launch Of The Beams' Music Programme
After partnering for the huge sell-out success of Printworks London's launch, London's leading electronic promoters and the teams behind Printworks and Tobacco Docks, Broadwick Live & LWE reunite to launch the inaugural music programme at London's newest venue, The Beams.
Royal Opera House Launches 2022/23 Apprenticeship Programme
The Royal Opera House has announced its new apprenticeships for 2022/23, offering high quality training and two years of paid employment at one of London’s leading theatres.
Stranraer Brass Ensemble Announced As Scottish Young Musicians Brass Ensemble Of The Year
Anticipated as being the next big development in music in Scotland, Brass Ensemble of the Year and Solo Performer of the Year seek to find the very best young musicians in each Local Authority and from independent schools in Scotland to compete against each other.
Berlin-based Leonkoro Quartet Wins 2022 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
John Gilhooly, Artistic and Executive Director of Wigmore Hall, has announced winners of the 2022 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition.
Royal College of Music Announces Summer Season
Royal College of Music presents a vibrant summer season including Jonathan Dove’s opera Flight, family-friendly activities and visiting artists including Sir Andrew Davis and Benny Greb.
The Cultural Association ex-Artis Presents FAIRY TALES & FOLK TUNES Piano Concert
The Cultural Association ex-Artis presents the Classical Music Concert “Fairy Tales & Folk Tunes” with the pianists Ivelina Ruseva, Marianna Georgiou and Maria Avraam.
Bristol Beacon to Present The London Symphony Orchestra
Following a national broadcast of the London Symphony Orchestra concert in October 2021, presented by Bristol Beacon at the Bath Forum - Bristol Beacon are set to live stream the forthcoming LSO concert, with Sir Simon Rattle, to care homes across the UK.
Classical Club Nights to Expand Across London For 2022
Following four events which sold-out in days, through the noise today announced that their noisenights series will expand to some of London's most iconic venues in the first half of this year.
Cast Change Announced for TOSCA at the Royal Opera House
Bryan Hymel is indisposed and has withdrawn from all remaining Tosca performances.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Presents LISZT MOSAICS
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble presents LISZT MOSAICS, choreographed by Gábor Mihályi and conducted by Oleg Caetani.
VOCES8 Foundation to Present The Crossing In Online Festival
On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2pm EST/7pm GMT, the VOCES8 Foundation will present Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing as part of its fifth online festival, LIVE From London - Christmas 2021.
The de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra Will Return to the University of Hertfordshire This Month
The de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra will return to the Weston Auditorium on the University of Hertfordshire's de Havilland Campus, for their first concert in over 18 months.
2021 Gramophone Awards Present The Boston Modern Orchestra Project With A Special Achievement Award
Last night, the 44th Gramophone Classical Music Awards bestowed the Boston Modern Orchestra Project with a Special Achievement Award in recognition of its extraordinary service to American music of the modern era.
THE PRODIGAL SON (L'ENFANT PRODIGUE) to be Presented at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
Hagemann Rosenthal Associates has announced their latest double bill composed by Philip Hagemann in association with Pegasus Opera Company.
VIDEO: The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Performs the Overture from Mozart's DON GIOVANNI
The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Constantin Trinks performs the overture from Mozart's Don Giovanni - one of the most powerful openings in all opera.
Full Program Announced for 2021 Grimeborn Opera Festival
Arcola Theatre today announced the full programme of productions in the 2021 Grimeborn Opera Festival, which is returning for its 14th year.
COURTYARD CLASSICS LIVE! to Take Over Beckenham Place Park July 22 – 25
The curtain will rise for the first time on Courtyard Classics Live! this summer in the stunning surroundings of Beckenham Place Park.
Andrew Manze Extends Contract As Principal Guest Conductor Of The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrew Manze first conducted the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 2011 and was invited to be Principal Guest Conductor in June 2018.
Chineke! Announces Summer Debuts
On Saturday 10th July, Chineke! Orchestra presents its second Royal Festival Hall concert as part of Southbank Centre's Summer Reunion series.
Self-Isolation Choir To Premiere RSCM Music Sunday Anthem
The Self-Isolation Choir is partnering The Royal School of Church Music to perform the world premiere of its 2021 Music Sunday anthem, God Of All Creation by Chris Totney.