Shakespeare period instruments

Shakespeare sonnets to be set to music for the first time

Paul Mealor

Decca launch search for record-breaking bass singer

Mealor

Hayley Westenra

Hayley Westenra engagement confirmed

Hayley Westenra

Sir Charles Mackerras

ENO announces the Charles Mackerras Fellowship

ENO

Classic FM's Big Night Out

The Artist

Hugo and The Artist lead Oscar nominations

Bource

Thames Jubilee

New Handel's Water Music to be written for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Events

James MacMillan

Association of British Orchestras honours composer James MacMillan

Giuseppe Verdi

Fascinating Verdi letters published

Verdi

Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman confirmed as new Bond composer

Placido Domingo

Placido Domingo wins Israel's Wolf Prize

Placido Domingo

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko cancels concerts

Anna Netrebko

Photo by Sheila Rock

Pappano and Ronald Corp in New Year Honours list

Sir Antonio Pappano

Dowton Abbey Series 2

Warhorse and Downton get Golden Globe nod

Williams

Sir Anthony Hopkins - Composer

Anthony Hopkins teams up with Classic FM

Il Volo

Il Volo to appear on Jonathan Ross Show

Il Volo

RNCM Manchester International Violin Comp

RNCM Manchester International Violin Competition gets underway