Classical music

Posted at 10:41 11 Jan
Sir Simon Rattle will leave the LSO for Munich
By Mark Savage
BBC music reporter
The musician's departure is considered a blow for Britain's classical music scene.
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Posted at 15:08 29 Dec 2020
Renowned pianist Fou Ts'ong dies of Covid-19
China's first great pianist of western classical music was both a pioneer and revered mentor.
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Posted at 0:52 28 Dec 2020
Maestro takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
By James Badcock
Madrid
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people.
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Posted at 4:44 25 Dec 2020
Israeli virtuoso violinist Ivry Gitlis dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.
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Posted at 12:32 14 Dec 2020
Conductor Kenneth Alwyn dies aged 95
The "multi-faceted" composer appeared on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night for 30 years.
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Posted at 0:04 12 Dec 2020
Turning the world's sounds into music
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Video caption: Turning sounds from around the world into music
Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe.
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Posted at 11:00 10 Dec 2020
Interview: Steven Isserlis discusses Schumann's Cello Concerto and his passions in life.
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Video caption: Pre-concert interview with cellist Steven Isserlis and BBC SSO violinist Alex Gascoine.
Ahead of his live performance with the BBC SSO on Thursday 10 December 2020, Steven Isserlis chats to violinist BBC SSO Alex Gascoine about Schumann and his passions in life.
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Posted at 8:24 1 Dec 2020
Tricky timing
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Video caption: Tom Service on the fascination of out-of-the-ordinary rhythms.
Tom Service on the fascination of music written in unusual time signatures.
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Posted at 6:47 11 Nov 2020
Youth orchestra's digital Tchaikovsky triumph
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Video caption: Arts under coronavirus: Youth Orchestra record spectacular remote performance
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Posted at 8:46 23 Oct 2020
'New music is boring so I use dice to compose'
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Video caption: Reading composer uses dice to create 'random' classical music
Edward Chilvers uses dice to compose a new style of classical music that introduces an element of randomness.
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Posted at 23:19 19 Oct 2020
Orchestral creation inspired by iconic protest moment
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Video caption: Black Lives Matter: Orchestra creates music inspired by iconic moment
Viral image of Patrick Hutchinson helping a counter-protester transformed into music and poetry.
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Posted at 14:44 12 Oct 2020
Cavern Club and LSO get share of £257m culture fund
The cash injection for under-threat venues is part of the government's Cultural Recovery Fund.
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Posted at 23:21 10 Oct 2020
'The darker it gets the more people need music'
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Video caption: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs live concerts
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is performing to live audiences and has sold thousands of online tickets.
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Posted at 7:18 13 Sep 2020
Subdued Proms concludes after Rule, Britannia! row
Social distancing meant there was no place for promenaders this year at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Posted at 0:03 12 Sep 2020
'Traditions should change' says Proms composer
By Vincent Dowd
Arts reporter, BBC News
Errolyn Wallen on how she has reworked Jerusalem so it is more "gentle and reflective".
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Posted at 16:21 2 Sep 2020
BBC reverses Proms decision on Rule, Britannia!
There had been fierce criticism after the lyrics were dropped for The Last Night of the Proms.
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