Classical Music News

Harry Bicket named Santa Fe Opera chief conductor

Harry Bicket named Santa Fe Opera chief conductor

Role begins on October 1, 2013

Obituary: 'Bud' Herseth - at the heart of the Chicago Symphony's sound for 56 years

Obituary: 'Bud' Herseth - at the heart of the Chicago Symphony's sound for 56 years

Jonathan Freeman-Attwood remembers one of the 20th century's orchestral greats

Benjamin Shwartz named Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra music director

Benjamin Shwartz named Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra music director

American conductor begins his new role from the 2013-14 season

Britten Sinfonia launches Musically Gifted

Britten Sinfonia launches Musically Gifted

Flexible funding scheme allows donors of all means to contribute to new music

Elizabeth Watts releases a single for Streetwise Opera

Elizabeth Watts releases a single for Streetwise Opera

Handel's 'Lascia ch'io pianga' helps the homeless

Listen to the Gramophone May 2013 playlist on Spotify

Listen to the Gramophone May 2013 playlist on Spotify

Includes six great Wagnerians singing the roles they discuss

Gramophone May 2013 issue now on sale!

Gramophone May 2013 issue now on sale!

Hear excerpts from all of the month's Gramophone Choice recordings on the Gramophone Player

The Berliner Philharmoniker announces its 2013-14 season

The Berliner Philharmoniker announces its 2013-14 season

Also celebrating 50 years in the Philharmonie

Pianist Conrad Tao signs exclusively to EMI

Pianist Conrad Tao signs exclusively to EMI

Young American will release ‘Voyages’, his debut full-length album in June

BBC Proms 2013 announced

BBC Proms 2013 announced

Daniel Barenboim conducts Ring cycle, Marin Alsop conducts Last Night