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Tenor Nicky Spence Believes it just takes the right confidence and training to bring out the singer in anyone! -
Year of the Wigglesworths: Conductor and Composer Ryan Wigglesworth, Son to Mark Wigglesworth, Wins Halle’s New Principal Guest Spot
It has been a good year for the Wigglesworths! First, Mark Wigglesworth is named Edward Gardner's successor at English National Opera, now Ryan Wigglesworth has been picked to succeed Markus Stenz as the Halle Orchestra's new principal guest conductor. -
The Column: All (or Most) Change in United Kingdom's Classical Music Scene?
But I wouldn't bet against Kirill Karabits being snapped up. Bournemouth has historically been a springboard for higher-profile appointments--and being from that town, myself, I yield to no one in my borderline fanatical admiration for its orchestra. -
Edward Gardner Leaving English National Opera, Mark Wigglesworth Arriving
So, the news that Edward Gardner is stepping down after only seven years is almost as much of a shock as the simultaneous announcement that Mark Wigglesworth will follow him. -
The Column: Are Live Broadcasts Good for Classical Music?
Classicalite wants to know. Really. Not every question has a ready-made answer. Not every answer to the same question will be identical. I have a question, and I don't know the answer, nor do I know whether the answer will be different in different places. -
Time Out London Kills Classical Music?
Time Out London is reportedly to ditch all classical music coverage. It's a decision sure to provoke outrage in music circles. -
Looking at New York City Opera, in the Past Tense
New York City Opera has announced it will close; Classicalite take its measure... In a sad day for classical music in the United States, the resignation of Osmo Vänskä from the Minnesota Orchestra is joined by another calamity--the closure of New York City Opera. -
British Bass Richard Angas Dies Suddenly, During Rehearsal for Britten's 'Peter Grimes'
Sad news from the opera world. Richard Angas, one of the leading British basses of his generation has died. Halfway through a rehearsal at English National Opera of Britten's Peter Grimes, he collapsed and was rushed to hospital...
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