Billboard Bulletin Billboard Newsletters Billboard.com Radio and Records Claasifieds
 
Billboard.biz
Article Search    Advanced Search
Genre News
CLASSICAL
Pavarotti To Be Remembered Around The World
September 05, 2008 - Classical
The world will mark the first anniversary of the death of Luciano Pavarotti with a series of concerts, an exhibit and other events, organizers and his family announced Friday. » Full Story
Universal Australia Scores Classical Chart Record
September 04, 2008 - Global
Universal Music Australia has set a chart record on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Classical album listing by taking every place in the Top 20 with its own labels or distributed product » Full Story
Dallas Opera Co-founder Rescigno Dies In Italy
August 05, 2008 - Classical
Nicola Rescigno, the co-founder of the Dallas Opera and one of Maria Callas' favorite conductors, has died at a hospital in Italy, officials said Tuesday. He was 92. » Full Story
Hanslip Violin Trust Plays Tune To Investors
July 18, 2008 - Global | Classical
Twenty-year-old British violin sensation Chloe Hanslip needs a new violin and is appealing to rich benefactors to help her get it. » Full Story
Boosey, EMI Classics Strike Masters Pact
July 14, 2008 - Global | Classical
Classical music publisher Boosey & Hawkes has struck a worldwide deal to represent EMI Classics' master recordings for synchronisation. » Full Story
Koch Distr. Expands Classical Roster
July 09, 2008 - Indies
Koch Distribution has announced today they have struck deals with two classical labels. » Full Story
Zimmer, Howard To Perform At 'Dark Knight' Premiere
July 02, 2008 - Classical
Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard will perform together live for the first time prior to the world premiere of Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight" on July 14. » Full Story
Yared To Conduct Minghella Tribute
June 30, 2008 - Classical
Composer Gabriel Yared will conduct a concert dedicated to the memory of director Anthony Minghella at the Ghent International Film Festival on October 15. » Full Story
ECHO Klassik 2008 Winners Revealed
June 25, 2008 - Global
Violinists Nigel Kennedy and David Garrett, together with soprano Cecilia Bartoli and tenor Jose Carreras, are among the winners of the 2008 edition of the ECHO Klassik awards. » Full Story
Universal Launches Classical Management Arm
June 24, 2008 - Global | Classical
The Universal Music Group will now manage classical artists and book concerts through its newly-launched unit, Universal Music Classical Artists Management and Productions. » Full Story
'Dark Knight' Score Set For Release
May 30, 2008 - Classical
"The Dark Knight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," featuring the film's score by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, will be released on July 15 on Warner Bros. Records. » Full Story
Steinway Expands Classical Reach With Web Deal
May 19, 2008 - Classical | Retail
Steinway Musical Instruments, the manufacturer of pianos and other classical-oriented music instruments, has acquired online classical music retailer ArkivMusic.com. » Full Story
Voices Featured On Atari Soundtrack
May 19, 2008 - Classical | Jazz
The 50-year-old female choir Mystery of Bulgarian Voices is featured in the "Alone in the Dark" Atari videogame soundtrack CD, the first ever for leading film soundtrack label Milan Records. » Full Story
Kennedy No-Show For Classical BRITs
May 08, 2008 - Classical
There was an audible hiss in London's Albert Hall as the announcer relayed the news that Nigel Kennedy would no longer be performing at the 2008 Classical BRITs. » Full Story
Chinese Orchestra To Make Landmark Vatican Performance
May 07, 2008 - Touring | Classical
The conductor leading the China Philharmonic Orchestra in a landmark concert Wednesday at the Vatican said he feels honored to perform for the pope, saying music breaks down cultural barriers. » Full Story
Boosey Starts Internet Radio Biz
April 25, 2008 - Global | Classical | Digital and Mobile
Boosey & Hawkes has launched a Web radio service devoted to classical music. » Full Story
DEAG Acquires 75.1% Of Raymond Gubbay Ltd
April 08, 2008 - Global | Classical
DEAG Classics AG in Berlin is extending its reach in the international classical music business through a deal to buy 75.1% in British classical music concert promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. » Full Story
Prestigious Classical Brit Award For Lloyd Webber
April 08, 2008 - Classical
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will be feted with the outstanding achievement accolade when the Classical Brit Awards are handed out next month. » Full Story
Royal Opera House Strikes In't Big Screen Deal
April 04, 2008 - Global | Classical
London's Royal Opera House (ROH) has signed a deal with U.K.-based digital-cinema distributor Arts Alliance Media (AAM) and Canada's DigiScreen Corp to offer live and pre-recorded opera in cinemas across Europe for the first time. » Full Story
Bocelli, Kennedy, Brightman Perform At Classical Brits
March 31, 2008 - Global | Classical
Classical music superstars Andrea Bocelli, Nigel Kennedy and Sarah Brightman are confirmed to perform at the Classical Brit Awards 2008, to be held May 8 at London's Royal Albert Hall. » Full Story
Stott Joins Manchester Chamber Concerts Society
March 25, 2008 - Classical | Global
World-renowned concert pianist Kathryn Stott has been appointed artistic director of the Manchester Chamber Concerts Society (MCCS). » Full Story
Digital Classics DVD Migrates Online
March 19, 2008 - Classical
DCD Media-owned Digital Classics DVD is to make classical music and arts programs available online. » Full Story
Rahman To Helm Indian Symphony Orchestra
March 13, 2008 - Global | Classical
One of India's most acclaimed composers, A R Rahman, has launched the country's first fully-fledged symphony orchestra. » Full Story
Mayuko Kamio Signs To Sony BMG
March 12, 2008 - Classical
Japanese violinist Mayuko Kamio has signed a record deal with Sony BMG Masterworks and her first release is slated for the fall according to online classical Web site Gramophone. » Full Story
Classical BRITS Gets Touch Of Klass
March 06, 2008 - Global | Classical
British musician, broadcaster and TV presenter Myleene Klass is to host this year's Classical BRIT Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 8. » Full Story
 


ADVERTISEMENT








ADVERTISEMENT

Take Our Poll



ABOUT US     SITE MAP     CONTACT US     ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES     CLASSIFIEDS / REAL ESTATE     FAQs    MOBILE     RSS