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Monumental Classic Series at The O2
Carmina Burana is the first in a new classical series at The O2 on 17 January 2009.
Things to do on summer evenings in London
On the artistic front both the Tate Britain and Modern have late night openings: pop along to the Tate Modern on a Friday or Saturday night and view all their exhibitions until 10pm, or the first Friday of ...
Don't miss the farewell fanfare
For the past four years, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been bringing the finest classical music to Catford audiences.
Lara St. John / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sarah Ioannides:...
Ancalagon After culminating a ten-year romance with Bach, Canadian violinist Lara St.
Ness's famous laburnum arch in bloom
THE famous laburnum arch at Ness Gardens - a 20 metre long tunnel with an overwhelming mass of yellow laburnum flowers - is finally in full bloom.
Jack Liebeck. Photo 2007 Tim Meara
Violinist Jack Liebeck makes a short-notice appearance with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, reviewed by MIKE WHEELER The number of performers whose careers have been kick-started by appearing as a last-minute ... via Music and Vision Daily
“Bringing the Monumental Classics series to the arena will not only bring a whole new audience to the venue but will also bring a new classical experience.”
Classical music producer Franz Abraham's take on the pop opera "Carmina Burana" will make its U.K. debut at London's O2 Arena January 17. via Pollstar News
O2 hosts classical extravaganza
Hundreds of performers are to take part in a huge classical music concert in London next year. via BBC
Young musicians win time with the master, Owain
YOUNG musicians won a masterclass with Wales' leading conductor, Owain Arwel Hughes. via IcWales
The Wombles? They're like a furry albatross around my neck
“We lived in Heaton and my dad got this piano from a second-hand shop. I remember he could play three songs only with the black keys, but it inspired me. I taught myself by listening to records and copying other people”
THERE can't be many musicians who've made their name as a famous children's TV character, written a number one single, won five Ivor Novello Awards and been a successful classical conductor. via Yorkshire Post
Stradivari Violin Fetches $1.2M
Christie's auction house said Friday that the 1700s violin, known as The Penny, was purchased for $1,273,000 by a buyer who did not wish to be identified. via SF Gate
Waveney cultural celebration gets underway
“The last bank holiday weekend will be very special, with impressive ships coming into Lowestoft harbour; there are lots of big things planned.”
Comedy legend Ken Dodd and TV's Jimmy Carr will be tickling the funny bones as part of an arts and entertainment event in Waveney. via EDP 24
Nigel Kennedy: Maverick with Elgar in his blood
Geoffrey Norris reviews Nigel Kennedy and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Festival Hall The important thing to remember about Nigel Kennedy is that, underneath the maverick exterior, there lies an ... via Telegraph.co.uk
Exclusive concert by Snowman composer
“I've written an awful lot of music but it gets drowned by the Snowman - it's almost unbearable!”
HE is the internationally famous composer who created the hit music for The Snowman. via East Anglian Daily Times
Nigel Kennedy Returns To Classical Stage
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Green and Pleasant Land concert series continues with Nigel Kennedy performing the work he is most closely associated with, Elgar's Violin Concerto. via Huliq.com
Heroine takes a plunge into this thrilling Tosca
London, Tosca Fiona Maddocks's rating Dir: David Freeman. Cast: Cynthia Lawrence , Joseph Wolverton , Peter Sidhom , Paula Delligatti , 4, 6, 8 , 4, 6, 8 , 4, 6, 8 , Matthew Hargreaves , Mario Solimene , Aled ... via This is London
Heroine takes a plunge into this thrilling Tosca
I'd be surprised if Michel Gondry will score at the box-office with this whimsical effort Be Kind Rewind Restaurants It has taken a long time, but now - Hallelujah! - there is a kind of natural British ... via This Is London
Les Miserables: 2 Disc Collector's Edition
“I Dreamed a Dream", "Castle On a Cloud", "On My Own", "Master of the House”
Who would have ever guessed that the book I couldn't finish in senior English class would be brought to the stage and produced in such a way it would still be playing in cities all over the globe some 22 years ... via Entertainment Insiders
Audio Network: Audio Network announces multi-platform music deal with Tiscali UK
RDATE:21022008 London -- Juliette Squair, Business Development Director of Audio Network, the UK's fastest growing production music company, today announces an unlimited use deal to supply the broadband, ... via TMCnet
RPO/Handley, Cadogan Hall, London
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's current London season is being marketed under the banner of "Green and Pleasant Land". No prizes for guessing that its subject is English music, but though some of the content ... via MediaGuardian.co.uk