Find novels with a classical music theme in the Alternative Classical bookshop! There are novels about pianists, music therapists, choirs, orchestras, and more 👇 uk.bookshop.org/shop/alternati…

This is a brilliant resource for #composers from Alternative Classical👇

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There's a concert recommendation for almost every day in March on the Alternative Classical Concerts Calendar: alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-calen… ft Solem Quartet City of London Sinfonia (CLS) Northern Ballet LondonHandelFestival Helen Charlston @illumwomenmusic Dr Leah Broad @LintonStephens nonclassical

Our upcoming concert with LondonHandelFestival on Sat 4 Mar is featured in this brilliant Concerts Calendar - get your tickets now! ⚡️ london-handel-festival.com/show/non-class…

Just want to give a shout-out to Alternative Classical who’s been really supportive of what I do over the years 🎹✨ They’ve got a calendar recommending very interesting performances & artists from the alternative classical scene - so if you’re in UK do check them out!

John Rutter CBE will receive Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest honour we bestow, at the #IvorsClassicalAwards 🎶 @JohnMRutter is one of the most influential choral composers of our time, and his music is performed by professional and amateur choirs all over the world.

Composer John Rutter talks to Richo Music about his coronation rewrite, getting an Ivors fellowship and how to write a hit carol thetimes.co.uk/article/john-r…

The Academy Fellowship has been awarded to John Rutter, the highest honour we bestow, acknowledging him as one of the most influential choral composers of our time. #TheIvorsClassicalAwards

"Despite diversity – in its widest form – being at the top of everyone's priority list in the arts, it seems that [in a sector that is steeped in history and tradition], the biggest challenge we actually face is diversity of thought." Manchester Camerata classical-music.uk/opinion/articl…

Our Christmas appeal is officially LIVE!! For one week only, all donations will be doubled! Help us unlock the potential of more young Londoners through the power of choral singing. Donate here 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

The classical music industry is slow to evolve, valuing tradition and “the way things have always been” over new ideas. We can be bolder and try out new ideas... Thank you to No Dead Guys for this interview. nodeadguys.com/a-piano-blog/a…

Nice piece👇 “We can be bolder and try new ideas out, accepting that some of them may not be fully successful”. Taking risks amidst £ uncertainty is hard. But different formats + experiences can coexist + may have different levels of success in different places…and that’s OK!

Congratulations to English composer and conductor John Rutter, who has been awarded a knighthood in His Majesty The King’s 2024 Birthday Honours for services to music. Arise, Sir John!

We've opened a shop! 🎉 Browse books, games, stickers, posters, clothes and greetings cards here 👇👇 alternativeclassical.co.uk/shop

Excited to see my books listed on Alternative Classical website - alongside a tantalising selection of other critical classical music reading. alternativeclassical.co.uk/shop

Here’s an interview I did with the fantastic Alternative Classical - you should definitely check out their website which is full of insightful features and concert recs

An introduction to 10 female chief executives of orchestras in the UK: alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/femal…

"I'm a classical music enthusiast but..." The Alternative Classical community sent in their anonymous responses, which you can find here: alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/im-a-…