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Interview: Shiva Feshareki

The experimental composer, NTS radio DJ and turntablist lets us in on her 'hyper-physical' live composing techniques and what's in store for her Spitalfields Festival 2018 residency...

Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award opens for 2019

Calling all young classical instrumentalists – the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award, in association with Classic FM, is now taking submissions for the 2019 prize.

Playlist: Music for Youth

With thousands of kids descending on the Royal Albert Hall next week for the Music For Youth Proms, the youth music charity have put together this cracking taster playlist for us...

Nominees announced for British Composer Awards 2018

Emily Peasgood, Rebecca Saunders and Conall Gleeson are among the nominees announced for the British Composer Awards 2018.

Classical music is speeding up, study finds

A study by Universal Music Group examining recordings of Bach’s work has found that some pieces are now performed almost 30 percent quicker than half a century ago.

30 seconds interview: Stray Ghost

Meet Oxfordshire-born, Brighton-based composer and multi-instrumentalist, Anthony Saggers, whose post-classical sound is steeped in melancholy and cinematic romanticism.

Wigmore Hall launches discount ticket scheme for under-35s

London's Wigmore Hall has teamed up with Classic FM to launch a discount ticket scheme which will provide under-35s with £5 tickets to concerts at the venue.

London Contemporary Music Festival announces line-up

Experimental producer Klein, sound artist Mark Leckey and producer/artist Mark Fell are among the names confirmed for the 2018 edition this December.

Classical Sheffield announces 2019 festival

Classical Sheffield has announced details of the third edition of its Classical Weekend festival, which takes place next year from 8 to 10 March.

New commissioning opportunity for female composers

Are you a female composer, or one who identifies as a woman, looking for a new commission? Check out this new development programme...

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