Classical Music News

Andrés Orozco-Estrada named Houston Symphony Orchestra music director

Andrés Orozco-Estrada named Houston Symphony Orchestra music director

Conductor becomes director designate from 2013-14 season and music director in 2014-15 season on a five-year contract

New Podcast: Nicky Spence on his disc of Shakespeare song settings

New Podcast: Nicky Spence on his disc of Shakespeare song settings

Tenor talks to deputy editor Sarah Kirkup - stream the podcast through the Gramophone Player or download for free through iTunes

Sir Antonio Pappano receives ISM Distinguished Musician Award

Sir Antonio Pappano receives ISM Distinguished Musician Award

Conductor joins an illustrious list of recipients including Pierre Boulez, Jacqueline du Pré and Sir William Walton

London's Southbank Centre launches 2013-14 season

London's Southbank Centre launches 2013-14 season

Venue unveils ambitious programme of events amidst warnings of a difficult economic future for the arts

ENO reports losses of £2.2m during 2011-12

ENO reports losses of £2.2m during 2011-12

Opera company blames reductions in Arts Council funding and poor ticket sales

Deutsches-Symphonie Orchester performs Prokofiev's Ivan the Terrible with new narration

Deutsches-Symphonie Orchester performs Prokofiev's Ivan the Terrible with new narration

Live concert recording, conducted by Tugan Sokhiev, will be released on the Audite label

Linda Merrick named Royal Northern College of Music principal

Linda Merrick named Royal Northern College of Music principal

Clarinettist takes over the role with immediate effect

Royal Opera House outlines new works up to 2020

Royal Opera House outlines new works up to 2020

Operas planned from Saariaho, Turnage, Adès, Glass and Chin

Royal Philharmonic Society and Britten-Pears Foundation announce major choral commission

Royal Philharmonic Society and Britten-Pears Foundation announce major choral commission

Work for young voices by Sally Beamish, Charlotte Bray, Anna Meredith and Thea Musgrave marks RPS and Benjamin Britten anniversaries

Sir Simon Rattle to step down as Berlin Philharmonic chief conductor in 2018

Sir Simon Rattle to step down as Berlin Philharmonic chief conductor in 2018

Conductor announces he will not extend his contract when it expires in five years’ time