Very sad news indeed. RIP Sandy

We are sad to learn of the death of the revered composer and teacher Alexander Goehr today, who was made an Honorary Member of the RPS in 2019 in recognition of his outstanding service to music. schott-music.com/en/person/alex… 🧵

Yesterday we lost one of the world's most esteemed composers, Alexander Goehr. Sandy's contributions to contemporary classical music were unparalleled, and his passing represents a significant loss to both Schott and the broader classical music community. schott-music.com/en/blog/alexan…

Heartfelt congratulations to RCM composition professor Errollyn Wallen on her historic appointment as Master of the King’s Music. A well-deserved recognition of her exceptional talent and contribution to the arts. Read her interview in The Times and The Sunday Times: thetimes.com/magazines/cult…

When you’re a massive Whovian and suddenly find yourself getting to play the Doctor Who theme on the organ of the Royal Albert Hall for Russell T Davies & Murray Gold. Couldn’t stop grinning for the entire concert - had to count rests out loud to stop myself getting too carried

How do people start conducting? Like do they have to go through a university course / paid summer schools? Or are they randomly given an ensemble to be let loose on? Be interested in knowing what the common career path is

Jasper Dommett 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Last year we added a new 'Young Conductors' strand to our fully funded National Youth Choir Emerging Professional Artists programmes, designed specifically for people facing barriers to participating in choral music nationalyouthchoir.org.uk/become-an-emer…

I m soooo excited for this year’s North Wales International Music Festival - my first as Artistic Director (September 12-21). Take a look at our website and our launch video inside. You won’t want to miss this, and tickets are going fast… See you there! Radio Cymru BBC NOW Foden's Band nwimf.com/en

Amazing news!!

The Supernatural and Helen. A Kitty moment in 2 parts.

Live onstage tonight at the BBC Proms, following the UK premiere of 'Aquifer', Sir Simon Rattle presented the acclaimed composer, conductor and pianist Thomas Adès one of the highest international honours in music: the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

Say hello to our Foyle Future Firsts for 2024/25 👋 Who are the Foyle Future Firsts, you say? They’re a bunch of outstanding orchestral musicians who will join the LPO for a year on our programme that bridges the transition between Education and the professional platform.

We are proud to present the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal to the internationally-renowned composer Arvo Pärt in the same week as his 89th birthday, at the Arvo Pärt Centre in his homeland Estonia. Read the full story on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/news…

Askonas Holt is pleased to welcome mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean to the roster for worldwide management. Read the full story here: buff.ly/4d6F0jR Lotte Betts-Dean

Are you Zip, Zap, Boooooogie!!!’ing? 🤔🕺🏻🪩😂 youtu.be/aEMUg7DnZCA?si…

Big day!!! Extremely grateful to everyone at Askonas Holt for welcoming me into the gang. ❤️

Today at North Wales International Music Festival we welcome the fabulous Iwan Llewelyn-Jones to perform #Mussorgsky followed by the world’s no 1 brass band, Foden's Band at 7pm. Then we head to the New Inn for our fringe event of Welsh folk music with Angharad Jenkins & Patrick Rimes #music #life #passion

Next week Whiddon Autumn Festival – three new pieces I’m excited to share: - A children’s song dedicated to the young victims of war - A folky choral piece inspired by the spirit of home - A string quartet celebrating the arrival of autumn 🫶

.Sinfonia Smith Square you really need to redesign your seating system, it’s absolutely unclear and causes unnecessary carnage before a concert

📢Grants from the Michael Tippett Musical Foundation Apply by 30 September! tippettfoundation.org.uk/grants Michael Tippett Musical Foundation Michael Tippett Music