Nicky Spence

Sky Arts Awards Honors British and Irish Arts at London Ceremony
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026

The Sky Arts Awards celebrated achievements across arts and culture at the Roundhouse, with Johnny Marr receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and winners announced across music, film, theatre, and dance categories.

Johnny Marr to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Sky Arts Awards
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Johnny Marr will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sky Arts Awards, recognizing his iconic songwriting and influence on modern music. The ceremony takes place at London's Roundhouse with performances from Self Esteem, Jess Gillam, and others.

Review: BBC PROMS: LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 2026, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 14, 2026

“It’s tradition, Oliver. Traditions are important”, so says Dawn in the Inside No. 9 episode “Last Night of the Proms”, explaining the actions of the Prommers during the Fantasia on British Sea-Songs section of the concert to her teenage nephew. Anyone at the Royal Albert Hall (or watching from home) on Saturday night might have been forgiven for thinking that the first two thirds of the programme were incidental, given the insistence on party poppers being set off every two minutes and flags taking over nearly every spare inch of the auditorium - all while Sakari Oramo conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra through a mixture of pieces from the past two centuries.

Opera Philadelphia's COMPLICATIONS IN SUE by Michael R. Jackson Will Be Released
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026

BCM&D Records has announced the release of Complications in Sue, the world premiere recording of the opera by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) with music by ten composers.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

Opera Philadelphia Will Premiere COMPLICATIONS IN SUE With Music By Ten Composers In February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Opera Philadelphia will unveil COMPLICATIONS IN SUE, a new opera by Pulitzer and Tony winner Michael R. Jackson, at the Academy of Music in February 2026. Inspired by an idea from Justin Vivian Bond and scored by ten composers.

Cast Change Announced for JAKUB HRŮŠA AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT September 20
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

The Royal Opera House has announced that Nicky Spence will replace Pavel Černoch in the tenor role of Dvořák’s The Spectre’s Bride during Jakub Hrůša and Friends in Concert on September 20, 2025. 

Review: BBC PROMS: SHOSTAKOVICH’S ‘LADY MACBETH’, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 2, 2025

Written between 1930 and 1932, The Lady Macbeth of the Mtensk District was first performed in 1934 - and received a scathing write-up in the Pravda newspaper in 1936, due to its graphic sexual violence and murderous female lead. Whilst it alludes to Shakespeare’s infamous character, the opera is actually based on Nikolai Leskov’s novella of the same name; it also inspired William Oldroyd’s 2016 film starring Florence Pugh, whose screenplay was written by Alice Birch.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Unveils 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has revealed its 2025-26 season. This season marks the 185th anniversary of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and welcomes new Chief Executive, Vanessa Reed. Learn more!

PETER GRIMES, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, and More Set For Welsh National Opera's Spring 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Welsh National Opera has announced its Spring 2025 Season. The season includes Peter Gimes, The Marriage of Figaro, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

92NY to Present Ian Bostridge, Tenor & Julius Drake, Piano
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

The 92nd Street Y will present Ian Bostridge, tenor & Julius Drake, piano in March. In one of the great vocal events of the season, world-renowned tenor Ian Bostridge performs Schubert's brooding masterpiece Winterreise. Learn more!

Wigmore Hall Announces Concerts for 2024 Christmas Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Wigmore Hall has announced its 2024 Christmas season lineup, featuring a range of performances from classical concerts to festive events, offering audiences a rich cultural experience this holiday season.

The Grange Festival Reveals 2025 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

For its first season under the leadership of new Chief Executive Tyler Stoops, The Grange Festival has announced the programme for summer 2025.

Classical Music Lineup Set For The Glasshouse in 2024/25
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

A new season of concerts by Royal Northern Sinfonia, a brilliant line-up of visiting artists, orchestras and ensembles, and a large-scale opportunity for singers and musicians from across the North East are set to fill The Glasshouse International Centre for Music with fantastically talented musicians and a huge array of music as the venue marks its 20th anniversary.

National Opera Studio Reveals its Young Artists for 2024/25
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

The UK’s foremost opera training organisation, the National Opera Studio (NOS), has announced the new cohort of singers and repetiteurs for its flagship Young Artists Programme for the 2024/25 season.

CLASSICAL DRAG Comes to London as Part of Classical Pride 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

A major new event in London’s Pride celebrations is coming to the stage this summer as the first-ever Classical Drag takes over Soho’s Outernet on 3 July 2024.

Glyndebourne Will Stage its First Ever Production of Wagner's PARSIFAL in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Glyndebourne's first ever production of Wagner's epic final opera Parsifal will be staged at Glyndebourne Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of nearly 200 performers and orchestra, this production will be a landmark moment in the company's 90 year history. 

Wigmore Hall Reveals 2024/25 Concert Season & Launches the Director's Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly has announced the 2024/25 Season. With more than 550 concerts, featuring more than 2,600 musicians, spanning September 2024 to July 2025, Wigmore Hall presents the largest classical music programme in the UK.

Nevill Holt Festival Will Launch in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June. Learn more about the festival here!

Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Spring/Summer 24 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

The Southbank Centre and its family of Resident Orchestras today announce its Classical Music Spring/Summer 2024 programme.